Apr 23, 2021 | Basic page

What are the Key Risks?

The key risks associated with the deployment of mVacciNation into any of the AU Member States are captured below.

Delays in mVaccination  “go live"

                      

mVacciNation is a product operating in a complex adaptive industry within an ecosystem of Country, Continental and Global partners. The technology deployment is relatively quick and within the control of Mezzanine. However, the operation of the solution requires the provision of ICT and Implementation services. Further, the dependencies relating to Country level decision-making, vaccine availability, vaccine throughput and clinical support etc. are not within Mezzanine control.

Weak Implementation

   

Countries must make an upfront commitment, including with full resource support to partner with a reputable, strong Implementation Partner. Ideally, the Implementation Partner should also establish a Country Level support mechanism that includes clinical support and is aligned to AU policies & procedures.

Delayed Decision-making

   

Country Government’s in alignment with the AU CDC commit to establishing a fully mandated, independent or autonomous mechanism that consists of recognised domain experts to execute on rapid decision-making, akin to Churchill’s “war cabinet”.

No Clinical oversight

   

Countries will be rolling out potentially many vaccines that may not yet have full regulatory authorisation; in addition, Vaccine Adverse Events are expected. A Clinical Advisory Board is required to support Country decision-making; this can be at a country or continental level.

System failure

   

mVacciNation is reliant on a functional Internet and GSM connectivity to redeem vaccine tickets (vouchers). If for whatever reason the digital technology goes offline, beneficiaries cannot redeem tokens against vaccination.