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Exploring the links between NITAGs and academic institutions: a landscape analysis protocol.
Elizabeth O Oduwole1, Gregory D Hussey2,3, Anthony Hawkridge2
1School of Public Health, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa oduwoleelizabeth@gmail.com.
BMJ Open
|December 9, 2025
Summary
National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can strengthen their capacity by partnering with academic institutions. This landscape analysis explores these vital links in sub-Saharan Africa, identifying benefits and challenges.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Vaccinology
Background:
- National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) provide expert advice on immunization policies.
- Academic institutions focus on education, research, and knowledge advancement.
- Leveraging academic expertise can enhance NITAG capacity in research, data analysis, and policy formulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore linkages between NITAGs and academic institutions in sub-Saharan Africa.
- To document characteristics, benefits, challenges, and best practices of such collaborations.
- To inform strategies for strengthening NITAGs through academic partnerships.
Main Methods:
- Adaptation of the WHO's landscape analysis manual.
- Literature review to identify relevant documents on NITAG-academic institution linkages.
- Key informant interviews with stakeholders in Ethiopia and Zambia.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interview data.
- Synthesis of findings into a descriptive landscape analysis report.
Main Results:
- Findings from the literature review and key informant interviews will be synthesized.
- The analysis will detail the nature of existing linkages.
- Benefits, challenges, and best practices for fostering these collaborations will be identified.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening the capacity of NITAGs is crucial for effective immunization programs.
- Collaborations with academic institutions offer significant potential for enhancing NITAGs' functions.
- Evidence-based recommendations will be provided to foster successful partnerships.
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