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Summary
Declining immunization coverage in Benin necessitates a new framework. This study proposes a harmonized, evidence-based approach for expert committees to improve vaccine recommendations and public health strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Immunization Policy
- Health Systems Strengthening
Context:
- Immunization coverage is declining in Benin and other West African nations.
- National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) exist, funded by WAHO and ECOWAS, but face challenges.
- Varied expert analysis methods lead to errors and limit the scientific validity of recommendations.
Purpose:
- To design an improved framework for expert consultative committees in Benin.
- To promote a harmonized, evidence-based approach to immunization policy.
- To enhance the scientific rigor and comparability of vaccine recommendations.
Summary:
- The proposed framework includes four scientific steps: Ministerial referral, recommendation guidelines, evidence collection, and model analysis for vaccine advice.
- Three administrative steps are incorporated: scientific discussion, work meetings, and ethical considerations.
- This structured approach aims to standardize expert analysis for better immunization strategies.
Impact:
- Enhance the scientific validity and comparability of expert recommendations.
- Support evidence-based decision-making for child immunization programs.
- Contribute to reversing the decline in immunization coverage in Benin and potentially other ECOWAS countries.