Optimising Vaccine Cold Chain: Essential Components of Effective Preventive and Curative Maintenance

Sumeet Juneja

Sumeet Juneja International Consultant, UNICEF

Keywords: Cold Chain, Preventive and Curative Maintenance, Public, Health

Abstract

The vaccine cold chain plays a crucial role in maintaining the potency and safety of vaccines during storage, transportation, and distribution. This article provides guidance to decision-makers in developing and implementing effective preventive and curative maintenance strategies for cold chain systems. The key components discussed include human resources for maintenance, training and capacity building, monitoring system performance, choosing an appropriate service model, planning, and budgeting, spare part management, standard operating procedures (SOPs), establishment of an equipment specification committee, and knowledge management. The article emphasises the importance of compliance with international guidelines and standards to ensure the highest quality of cold chain services. The implementation of these strategies will support the sustainability and functionality of the cold chain system, safeguarding public health.

How to cite this article:
Juneja S. Optimising Vaccine Cold Chain: Essential
Components of Effective Preventive and Curative
Maintenance. Int J Preven Curat Comm Med.
2023;9(1&2):22-26.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325X.202305

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