NeoVaccineMate: A Technology-Enabled System to Improve Child Vaccination Coverage in India

One of the most significant but little-addressed problems in developing countries like India is the timely and thorough vaccination of children. Even with government programs and digital initiatives, persistent gaps include fragmented record systems, caregiver amnesia, vaccine resistance, and a lack of last-mile support continue to hinder universal coverage. These deficits lead to preventable disease epidemics among vulnerable groups. NeoVaccineMate, a technologically enabled conceptual framework designed to enhance childhood immunization programs, is presented in this paper. The system integrates linguistic communication channels, decision-support tools for community health professionals, data-driven monitoring for program administrators, and caregiver-specific reminders into a single platform. Unlike existing systems that mostly serve as static repositories or basic notification tools, NeoVaccineMate places a higher priority on interaction, inclusivity in low-resource contexts, and adaptability across a range of scenarios.