Acknowledging the problem and implementing service delivery modalities customized for women are short-term actions governments can take to improve access to COVID-19 vaccinations. Placing more women in leadership positions is critical in the longer term.

In 2017, surveys showed that only 1 in 3 children were fully immunized in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), while 1 in 5 did not receive any vaccines at all (MICS).

Logistics in developing countries are often perceived as insolvable nightmares: structural barriers such as vast territories, limited infrastructure and hot climates often come with inadequate processes. Implementing simplified routines and ensuring continuous improvement through the use of basic digital tools can help increase traceability, accountability and efficiency.