Supporting vaccine rollout and countering misinformation in Indonesia

Since the outbreak nearly two years ago, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has been supporting the Government of Indonesia in its efforts to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. As the virus swept through the archipelago, UNICEF ramped up its efforts, and that included bringing in thirteen UN Volunteers to support the COVID-19 response. Dewi, Bella and Kristian are among those who volunteered to use their expertise to help local communities.

Kristian Yudhianto serves in Indonesia's second-largest city, Surabaya, in East Java. As a Health Officer, his primary responsibility is to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the city and across eight districts. He works with other public health professionals to carefully analyze immunization data and help with logistical planning and vaccine readiness assessments.