What Does It Cost to Reach a Zero-Dose Child?

What Does It Cost to Reach a Zero-Dose Child? Understanding the financial requirements to reach zero-dose (ZD) children is essential for expanding global immunization coverage. Recent analyses highlight the complexities of calculating costs, which vary widely depending on factors such as intervention type, geography, and existing immunization coverage levels. Studies show that costs increase as immunization efforts expand to harder-to-reach populations, emphasizing the need for efficient, targeted approaches. This review outlines key evidence and ongoing research into the cost-effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing the number of ZD children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
How Will We Fill the Evidence Gap on the Cost of Reaching Zero-Dose Children? Addressing the evidence gap on the cost of reaching ZD children is critical for informed decision-making in global immunization efforts. This presentation highlights a new document that is available on research principles for costing interventions for the cost of reaching ZD children. By establishing research principles and gathering robust cost data, stakeholders can assess the value for money of different approaches, optimize planning, and improve the sustainability of immunization programs targeting the hardest-to-reach children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).