Development of cost-effectiveness models for COVID-19 vaccination
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Center for Global Development Europe
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Background
As India embarked on the largest ever vaccination drive in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, it became imperative to ensure an impeccable supply chain, meticulous operations planning and cost and budget estimation for the success of the drive.
About the Study
This study estimated the additional resources and costs needed to conduct the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Karnataka, using UIP infrastructure. It identified the extra cold chain equipment, transport, and human resources required and calculated the costs of using both existing and additional resources.
Methodology
A flexible supply chain model was used to:
- Estimate additional resources and costs.
- Identify whether delays are due to supply or capacity issues.
- Evaluate alternate strategies for better resource use.
The model uses district-level data and government guidelines to provide practical insights for planners.
Outcome
The study provides:
- Detailed estimates of additional requirements in terms of cold chain equipment, transportation, human resources and additional costs
- Insights on timelines and bottlenecks in vaccination capacity
- Evaluates alternate strategies like private provider integration for improved services.