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U-WIN (Universal Immunisation Programme Web Interface)
Context
The U-WIN (Universal Immunisation Programme Web Interface) has emerged as a significant initiative in India’s healthcare agenda, aimed at digitizing and improving childhood vaccination efforts across the country.
About U-WIN:
- The U-WIN portal, a replication of the Covid-19 vaccine management system Co-WIN, captures every vaccination event for pregnant women and children under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
- Registration and Digital Records:
- Children up to six years old and pregnant mothers are registered using government IDs like Aadhaar and their mobile numbers.
- The platform records all 25 vaccinations for children and two for pregnant mothers, generating a digital vaccination certificate.
- It also facilitates the creation of Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs for comprehensive health record maintenance.
Benefits and Functionality:
- Portability: It allows vaccinations to be administered anywhere in India, facilitating continuity for migrant children.
- Reminders: It sends SMS alerts to parents for upcoming vaccine doses, enhancing compliance and reducing missed vaccinations.
- Decision Support: It acts as a safeguard against administering incorrect doses by alerting healthcare workers in real-time.
- Integration: Linked with eVIN (Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network) for inventory management, ensuring efficient vaccine distribution and monitoring.
Impact on Immunization Efforts:
- Individualized Data:It provides detailed, individual-level vaccination data nationwide, aiding in targeted interventions and reducing errors.
- Policy Insights: It centralizes data to inform better policymaking and implementation strategies, potentially reducing the number of zero-dose children and improving overall vaccination coverage.
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