Giving a significant boost to India’s Universal Immunisation Programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will unveil U-WIN, an online portal that will revolutionise vaccination tracking in the country.
Much like
, which managed COVID-19 vaccinations, U-WIN will create a centralised digital record for vaccinations given to both pregnant women and children. The digital platform is expected to streamline health management for millions.
This big push to the health sector comes as
is set to launch development projects worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore and extend Ayushman Bharat, the government’s flagship health insurance scheme to all senior citizens over the age of 70.
Following its successful pilot across multiple states, U-WIN is set for a nationwide roll-out. So, what does this portal offerBangalore Investment? What are its key features, and how will it impact India’s immunisation effortsKanpur Investment? Here’s what you need to know.
Once registered, the platform tracks all 25 vaccines required for children, as well as the two for expectant mothers, creating a virtual immunisation record.
The QR-based digital certificate, easily accessible through registered mobile numbers, eliminates the need for a physical vaccination booklet.
Moreover, the U-WIN will give flexibility by allowing parents to self-register and get their children vaccinated at any available centre nationwide at their convenience.Once registered, U-Win tracks all 25 vaccines required for children, as well as the two for expectant mothers, creating a virtual immunisation record. Image for Representation/Reuters
Earlier, Health Minister JP Nadda also said the platform will work in 11 regional languages and will provide anytime access.
For health workers, U-WIN will automatically generate a list of children due for their next dose in their respective areas. Thus, simplifying follow-ups and increasing vaccination coverage.
In the long term, U-WIN is expected to support the inoculation of approximately 29 million pregnant women and 26 million infants every year, becoming the world’s largest immunisation registry.Jaipur Stock
U-WIN is an integral part of India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), which aims to provide free vaccinations against 12 preventable diseases to all pregnant women and children across the country.
These vaccines offer protection against serious illnesses, including Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough), Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Rubella, severe childhood Tuberculosis, Rotavirus Diarrhoea, Hepatitis B, Meningitis and Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus Influenzae Type B, and Pneumococcal Pneumonia.
Additionally, in select endemic districts, UIP also includes vaccinations for Japanese Encephalitis.
U-WIN is likely to be adopted easily across healthcare facilities, as it operates on the same principles and digital infrastructure as CoWIN.An immunisation expert who has previously collaborated with government programmes told The Indian Express, “We already know that the digital infrastructure needed to run such a big programme exists in the country. And most vaccinators have also worked with a similar platform, meaning they are likely to be comfortable with it.”
In India, the coverage of the first dose of the diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (DPT) vaccine serves as a proxy for identifying zero dose children. Recent data from WHO and UNICEF reveal that while 93 per cent of children received their first vaccine dose, approximately 1.6 million zero dose children remained in India in 2023.
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