The meeting served as an important platform to assess progress, share evidence-based
achievements, discuss implementation challenges, and agree on practical recommendations to further strengthen routine immunization services and reach every child with life-saving vaccines.
Participants included representatives from the South Ethiopia Regional Health Bureau, including the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Director and EPI experts; the Regional CSO Affairs Coordination Directorate; Zonal Health Departments; Woreda Health Offices; technical representatives from OPM; development partners; and religious leaders.
During the review, EOC-DICAC presented the project's achievements in strengthening routine immunization and reaching zero-dose (ZD) and under-vaccinated (UV) children in hard-to-reach communities. Participants highly appreciated the project's outstanding performance, which achieved 94.3% coverage of identified zero-dose children and 73.1% coverage of under-vaccinated children, demonstrating the effectiveness of community-based approaches in expanding access to immunization services. 

The meeting also recognized the strong collaboration among the Regional Health Bureau, Zonal Health Departments, Woreda Health Offices, CSO coordination bodies, development partners, community volunteers, and religious leaders, whose collective efforts have contributed significantly to improving child health and immunization outcomes across project locations.
EOC-DICAC extends its sincere appreciation to all partners and stakeholders for their continued commitment and collaboration. Together, we remain dedicated to strengthening routine immunization systems, reaching every eligible child, and ensuring that no child is left behind.