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

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.

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