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Fifth GAVI Board Meeting, 21-22 June 2001, London, England
June 2001
Update on
China, India, Indonesia
Discussion
The
procedure for proposals for the three large countries – pre-assessment
by the Working Group and then reviewed by the Independent Review
Committee before being presented to the Board – is acceptable.
DECISIONS
The Board:
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confirmed
that India will need to demonstrate a strong commitment by the
government to strengthen immunization services and introduce new and
under-used vaccines before its proposal could be funded;
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urged that
in China, efforts to strengthen capacity of national regulatory
authorities will need active monitoring with clear plans and
milestones, in conjunction with the country’s multi-year plan; lack of
progress could result in a discontinuation of funding;
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agreed
that if Indonesia’s proposal includes a request to the Fund for a
pre-filled monodose hepB vaccine to increase efficacy of the birth
dose, with Indonesia providing the second and third doses.
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