ZDLH Insights Live is a rapid, fast-paced discussion of what we learned from the zero-dose experiences of Bangladesh and Mali in the first ZDLH-X 1 inter-country peer learning event on 31 May 2023, organized by the Gavi Zero-Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) and facilitated by The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF).

We will share highlights and key learning points, and invite participating zero-dose practitioners from Bangladesh, Mali, and other countries to reflect on what they learned from the inaugural May 2023 exchange.

Watch the ZDLH-X 1 inter-country peer learning eventEnglish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgQfHwRTc6UEn français: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEfpzZW8ipU

What is ZDLH-X and why does it matter?The ZDLH-X 1 event held on 31 May 2023 by the Gavi Zero-Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) was a breakthrough online peer learning exchange focused on sharing experiences and insights related to identifying and reaching zero-dose children and missed communities.

The event was organized by Gavi’s Zero-Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) initiative using The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF)’s innovative peer learning methodologies. It brought together nearly 2000 immunization practitioners from 84 countries, with a focus on Bangladesh and Mali.

What can we learn from ZDLH-X?It provided a unique opportunity for frontline health workers and immunization staff at sub-national levels to directly share their challenges, successes, and innovations related to addressing zero-dose issues.

Participants could contribute before, during and after the event - sharing experiences, learning from peers, and reflecting on how to apply insights in their own context.

What is different about ZDLH-X?The interactive format encouraged direct exchanges between peers rather than passive learning, which is more impactful based on learning science. Facilitators and experts played a supporting role.

Over 600 experiences and insights were shared related to identifying hard-to-reach populations, community engagement, service delivery strategies, dealing with conflict, vaccine hesitancy and more.

84% of participants from Bangladesh and Mali said the event changed them as a professional and 69% said it helped their practice.

Key innovations that made it a breakthrough:- Leveraging digital platforms to connect a community of practitioners across hierarchy, geographies and languages.- Fostering peer-to-peer exchange as co-learners focused on a shared goal.- Building on experiences before and after the live event as part of a learning continuum.- Primarily sub-national participants sharing field innovations rarely heard at international events.- Facilitating local networking and empowering practitioners to lead change.