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What is the role of a NITAG?

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2011-07-25 23:56
NITAGs aim to enhance the use of evidence-based decision-making processes to establish appropriate immunization policies and programs at national level.  Based on WHO recommendations, the proposed broad general terms of reference are as follows:
  • Conduct policy analyses and determine optimal national immunization policies
  • Guide the national government and the national immunization program on the formulation of strategies for the control of vaccine-preventable diseases through immunization.
  • Advise the national authorities on the monitoring of the immunization program so that impact can be measured and quantified
  • Advise the government on the collection of important disease and vaccine uptake data and information
  • Identify the need for further data for policy making
  • Guide, where appropriate, organizations, institutions or government agencies in the formulation of policies, plans and strategies for research and development of new vaccines and vaccine delivery technologies for the future