Post-Introduction Evaluation (PIE) of Covid-19 Vaccination in Delhi: Application of WHO Framework

Abstract

Abstract

The present study was undertaken for the Post-Introduction Evaluation (PIE) of COVID-19 vaccination across different levels of healthcare system in Delhi. It was conducted in accordance with the guideline provided in the WHO PIE tool to assess the COVID-19 vaccine introduction and document strength and weaknesses. The study found that The detailed operational plans were available at state, district and health facility levels. Both electronic and paper-based reporting and recording mechanism were deployed for COVID-19 vaccination. There was neither stock out nor expiry reported for COVID-19 vaccine. There was an AEFI committee functional with availability of a system and written protocol for monitoring and reporting of AEFIs of COVID-19 vaccine