EPI in Cabo Verde (National program)
Virus targets
Hepatitis B
Type
Operational research
Setting
National
Phase
Active
Health outcomes
Incidence
Mortality
Prevalence
WHO region
African Region
Target goal
Country
Cabo Verde
Key interventions
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Prevention mother-child transmission
Target population
Infants (less than one year of age)
Newborn (born in last 30 days)
Performance target
HBV prevention of mother to child transmission
Hepatitis B vaccination coverage
Health outcomes additional info
0% incidence by 2030 HBV of mother to child transmission
Summary and objectives
Contribute to the immunization of> 95% of children under 5 years of age in the national territory Eliminate most diseases preventable by vaccination Reduce child mortality Eliminate mother-to-child transmission through hepatitis B