Developed with the support of multiple technical partners, the solution assists parents in tracking their children's vaccination schedules.

Mangwele is a digital health solution developed by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to help parents keep track of their children's vaccination appointments from birth until the age of one. Launched in July 2023 with support from the Japanese government, the platform is designed to streamline the vaccination process.

“This project will allow healthcare workers to monitor birth registrations and track each child’s vaccinations by entering this information into a national database. The system enables individualized tracking to ensure all children receive the necessary vaccines, even if they relocate,” said Satoko Morito, First Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Congo.

From the moment a child is born, midwives collect key information such as the child's name, the parents' details, and their phone numbers. Fifteen days before each vaccination date, Mangwele sends SMS reminders to parents, notifying them of the upcoming appointment. These dates are pre-set according to the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) calendar.

In addition to aiding parents, Mangwele helps healthcare professionals monitor birth registrations and track each child’s vaccinations, contributing to a national database. Currently available in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, authorities plan to expand the app’s use across the entire Congo in the coming months.

Adoni Conrad Quenum