Comparing sampling approaches for assessing sub-national vaccination coverage: a pilot study in Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo

By afschroeder • March 17, 2026

Kasonga JN, Hoff NA, Merritt S, Fandema E, Nkamba DM, Zanga-Goumet HE, Bobo E, Tangney S, Mafuta E, Bangelesa F, Babakazo P, Kokolomami J, Stahley K, Feilema P, Longo JD, Ndjekou C, Matkos FE, El Mourid A, Manirakiza A, Rimoin AW, Kaba DK. Comparing sampling approaches for assessing sub-national vaccination coverage: a pilot study in Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Vaccine. 2026 Mar 19;76:128313. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2026.128313. Epub 2026 Feb 18. PMID: 41713235.

Tags: Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cluster survey, Health district, Infectious Diseases, Publications, Sampling approaches, vaccination coverage

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