NITAG recommendations

19 April 2022

Meeting date 19 April 2022 

Recommendations made:  

  • Complete the polio eradication monitoring campaign until 95% of the goal is achieved and subsequently carry out rapid monitoring of certification coverage. 

  • Request the Ministry of Health to "Declare the year 2022, the year of vaccination and surveillance of polio with the support of a Ministerial Resolution" 

  • Carry out regular monitoring of departmental political authorities on the commitments assumed 

  • Request the EPI to manage the preparation of one single guide on norms and procedures for the standard operation of the Rapid Reaction Teams, considering the requirements of polio events or outbreak control. 

  • Strengthen operational coordination with CONALAB for the permanent updating of the inventory of laboratories and for the management of samples. 

  • Jointly review the ICD-10 codes for the differential diagnosis of polio and measles 

Country
Bolivia

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