Global vaccine action plan lessons learned I: Recommendations for the next decade

Area of Science:

• Global Health
• Immunization Policy
• Disease Prevention

Background:

• The Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) was established for the Decade of Vaccines (2011-2020) to prevent diseases through vaccination.
• GVAP incorporated a monitoring and accountability framework to track progress toward global immunization targets.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the progress and outcomes of the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) from 2011-2020.
• To identify lessons learned from GVAP to inform the development of the successor global immunization strategy, the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030).

Main Methods:

• Review of the GVAP monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Analysis of progress towards GVAP global targets.
• Incorporation of recommendations from the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on immunization.

Main Results:

• Many GVAP targets are unlikely to be met by the end of 2020.
• Substantial progress was made in global immunization efforts despite unmet targets.
• A strong foundation has been established for the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030).

Conclusions:

• The Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) provided valuable experience for future immunization strategies.
• Lessons learned from GVAP are crucial for the successful implementation of the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030).
• Continued focus on global immunization is essential for disease-free communities.