The RNA is the main means of communication between the NITAGs of the Region of the Americas
41 Countries Served
23 NITAGs
Founded in 2021
+50 Diseases
prevented by vaccines 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
Mission
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.
NITAG on the Americas
Colombia
NITAG Members
Foundation year
10
1995
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
Executive Board
- Selected in July 2022
- Composed of 9 representatives
- Rotate every 4 years volunteer position
- The President is elected by consensus and is also a member of the GNN
Executive Board responsibilities
- Design programs
- Set priorities
- Develop annual plans
- Fundraising
- Supervise RNA evaluations
