Strengthening immunisation supply chain systems through the GAVI Alliance Immunisation Supply Chain Strategy

Background As countries expand immunisation programmes to include new vaccines and ensure increased coverage and equity, existing and potential constraints exist within the supply chain systems to manage an estimated four-fold increase in vaccine volume per fully immunised child and a five-fold increase in the cost of vaccines to fully vaccinate a child from 2010 to 2020. To address existing and anticipated future supply chain system challenges, the Alliance has developed a comprehensive strategy.