UNICEF boss says technology will boost Uganda’s immu
UNICEF representative Dr. Robin Nandy is advocating for the adoption of digital vaccination systems in Uganda to improve immunization coverage. He argues that technology can help overcome logistical barriers that prevent parents from accessing life-saving vaccines for their children.
Why it matters
Improving vaccine accessibility through digital infrastructure is a critical public health goal for developing nations to reduce preventable childhood diseases.
________________ UNICEF's representative in Uganda, Dr Robin Nandy, has urged the country to embrace digital vaccination systems to improve immunisation coverage, saying technology can help ensure that no child misses life-saving vaccines because of preventable barriers. He said that although vaccine acceptance in Uganda remains high, logistical challenges continue to prevent many children from completing their immunisation schedules. Vaccination services must be accessible, reliable and convenient for families, he added. Nandy was speaking at the inaugural fellowship of the Rotary Club of Kisugu Victoria View for the 2026/2027 Rotary year at Hotel International Muyenga in Kampala on Tuesday. He illustrated his point thus:
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