Welcome to the Regional National Immunization Technical Advisor Group (NITAG) Network of the Americas
The main channel of communication between the NITAGs of the Region of the Americas
NITAG in the Americas
42.0
Countries served
24.0
NITAGs
2021.0
RNA Established
50.0
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Investigated
RNA Objectives
- Establish communication between NITAGs
- Promote collaboration between NITAGs Foster the confidence of the NITAGs by participating in the network for the exchange of experiences and the empowerment of ideas and innovations
- Promote good practices of NITAGs by increasing the effectiveness of access to guidance from WHO, PAHO and GNN
- Increase the effectiveness of access to scientific data on vaccines and immunization strategies provided by other NITAGs test
Vision
Environment in which each country easily exchanges immunization information, collaborates, and learns to achieve strong and sustainable national immunization programs.
Mission
Enhance the capacity of NITAGs to efficiently formulate evidence-based recommendations on immunization through collaboration
Values and Principles
- Contribution: The strength of the network lies in the participation of all members, both through the exchange of information and technical support.
- Independence: All the actions and negotiations of the RNA are independent of the external influence of the vaccine producers, of the vertical initiatives regarding the introduction of vaccines and of the donors, in order to ensure the appropriation of the immunization policy by the from the country.
- Respect for autonomy and confidentiality: The RNA recognizes that each NITAG has its own regulations regarding the exchange of information that must be respected.
Reasons to have an RNA
- Have a space that is a ONE-STOP-SHOP for all the information on the NITAGs in the Americas
- Have a centralized collaboration so that the NITAGs can communicate among themselves and exchange information.
- Have a space where the information is in 4 languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese and French)
- Increase visibility and transparency for EPI managers who want to know the role of the NITAGs
RNA Executive Board
- Selected in July 2022
- Composed of 9 representatives
- Rotates every 3-4 years
- Voluntary position
- Chair: Elected by consensus
- Chair: GNN member
- One TAG member serves as co-chair or member.
Executive Board responsibilities
- Design programs
- Set priorities
- Develop annual plans
- Fundraising
- Supervise RNA evaluations
Not yet a RNA member?
All NITAGs are entitled to join the RNA regardless of the status of their NITAG