Immunization

Immunization: Precision Planning for Greater Reach

Geospatial intelligence and digital microplanning systems that help countries reach every child, with fewer resources wasted.

The Problem

Reaching every child with life-saving vaccines remains a global challenge. Despite decades of progress, millions of children each year remain zero-dose — never receiving a single vaccine — while others fall behind on routine immunizations. The problem is particularly acute in remote or rapidly growing communities that are not visible in existing health maps and plans.

Traditional paper-based microplans often rely on outdated or incomplete data, leading to missed settlements, underestimation of populations, and inefficient deployment of resources. These gaps create inequity: some communities are oversupplied, while others remain unreached.

Akros addresses this challenge by helping governments apply geospatial intelligence and digital microplanning tools to identify missed populations, plan outreach with precision, and monitor coverage in real time.

Our Approach

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Geospatial Microplanning

Akros works with ministries of health to digitize microplans using the latest settlement and population data. Every community is mapped, ensuring no settlements are overlooked.

02

Health Facility Catchment Maps

We support governments to validate health facility catchment areas (HFCAs), aligning population estimates with service delivery responsibilities.

03

Integrated Information Systems

Microplans are linked into DHIS2 and other national systems, ensuring data flows seamlessly into existing health information infrastructure.

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Country Ownership & Sustainability

Tools and processes are designed for ministries to adopt and maintain, ensuring sustainability beyond project timelines.

Results & Impact

More Coverage, Fewer Resources: Precision planning enables health teams to schedule sessions more efficiently, reducing unnecessary trips and improving staff utilization.

Closing Zero-Dose Gaps: By surfacing unmapped settlements, programs can identify and reach children who would otherwise be missed.

Improved Accountability: Digitized plans and integrated systems give program managers clear visibility into where vaccines have been delivered and where gaps remain.

Partners & Collaborators

This work is delivered in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, WHO, UNICEF, ministries of health, CIDRZ, CHAZ, and global implementing partners.

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Akros is helping countries close immunization gaps by combining geospatial intelligence with national health systems. Contact us to explore how these approaches can support your immunization program.

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