Funding measles immunization in a resource constrained setting like Nigeria is challenging, and domestic cost evidence on the delivery of vaccines is needed to inform measles routine immunization planning. Researchers from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria, and the University of Nigeria have published a study on the cost of delivering measles vaccines to children through routine immunization in Anambra state, Nigeria. They used an ingredients-based approach and collected data retrospectively from 12 primary health facilities based on the providers’ prospective.
The study found that the total and operational (excluding the vaccine and vaccine supplies) economic costs per child immunized were $1.41 and $1.01 respectively. The operational delivery cost per child vaccinated were found to be higher at health posts ($1.26) than primary health centres ($0.78). Personnel time was the main driver of the operational cost, accounting for 86%. The findings will help guide policy makers in planning and budgeting for efficient and sustainable measles immunization financing.
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