Supporting country preparedness for COVID-19 vaccine deployment and implementation

WHO has been working with partners and countries to support them in preparing for COVID-19 vaccine deployment and vaccination implementation.

Detailed guidance is provided for the following 10 technical impetus areas:

• management structure, advocacy and resources;
• evidence-informed, ethical, values-based national vaccination strategy;
• legal and regulatory frameworks facilitating vaccine deployment;
• immunization service delivery modalities;
• vaccine and supply chain management;
• human resources and security;
• vaccination data and information management;
• vaccine safety monitoring;
• safe injections and waste management; and
• demand management, community engagement and communication.