Vaccination of Newborns - Innovative Strategies to Hasten elimination of Hepatitis B Virus (VaNISH-HBV)

To develop an implementation strategy for distribution alongside the hepatitis b birth dose vaccine (Hep B-BD) in the Kinshasa Province, DRC. An implementation strategy may include distribution of all three infant vaccines-- Hep B-BD, OPV0, and BCG-- within 24-hours of delivery, an educational component for mothers, and distribution guidelines for facilities. Focus groups with expectant mothers and key informants, respectively, will guide the development of a more effective and context-specific strategy.