PCVIS Newsletter - Issue 2 (April 2009)

The Pneumococal Vaccine Impact Study (PCVIS) is a four year monitoring project that commenced in March 2008. Led by Dr Anthony Scott, the project team will monitor the impact of the vaccine in two districts, Kilifi and Thika, to determine the effectiveness and the costeffectiveness of the new vaccine programme.

This issue highlights the successful roll-out of the PCVIS project to the initial thirteen health facilities in Kilifi and the launch of the project in Thika District.