From paper maps to digital maps: enhancing routine immunisation microplanning in Northern Nigeria

Geographical information systems (GIS) can be effective decision-support tools. In this paper, the authors detail a GIS approach implemented by the Bauchi and Sokoto state primary healthcare development agencies in Nigeria to generate and convert routine immunization (RI) paper maps to digital maps for micro planning. 

Authors:  Leanne Dougherty, Masduq Abdulkarim, Fiyidi Mikailu, Usman Tijani, Kazeem Owolabi, Kate Gilroy, Ahmed Naiya, Adamu Abdullahi, Hadiza Bodinga, Folake Olayinka, Imelda Moise