Presentation

Role of religious leaders and knowledge of caretakers on child immunization in hard to reach and pastoralist communities in Ethiopia, APHA 2018

Caretakers trusted the words of the religious leaders and committed to change in to action. Engaging religious leaders on immunization is crucial to reach marginalized and unreached communities. Caretakers knowledge and practice on immunization has shown improvement due to the involvement of religious leader. Partners and government should continue engaging the religious and other influential leaders to improve immunization program and ensure sustainability through community ownership.