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Eighth GAVI Board Meeting, Paris, 19-20 June 2002

1. Report From Asia

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Discussion
  • There was wide appreciation for the report on the status of immunization in Asia and how countries in the region are accessing support from GAVI and the Vaccine Fund.

  • The move toward more accuracy and honesty in terms of reported coverage is welcome.

  • ICCs require attention and support; the most appropriate means of achieving that strengthening may be different in different countries. While in some countries an ICC secretariat has worked well, in others this approach might be too formal and not sustainable.

  • It is important that the introduction of new vaccines is prioritized rationally, taking account of disease burden and impact on routine coverage, as well as other priorities.

  • There is a need to strengthen capacity at all levels. The absorptive capacity of countries is an important factor in the vaccine industry's planning.

  • The Board agreed that members should make an effort to attend ICC meetings in their country visits.

  • In the future, the Board may consider including presentations from country staff in meeting agendas, as most of the regions have been covered.
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