Over the past five years, the Health Finance and Governance (HFG) project has supported over 35 countries and programs in their efforts to strengthen public financial management (PFM) systems. Activities have been tailored to address key priorities within a health system context, and have ranged from improving financial data systems to conducting costing exercises, financial … Continued
Resources
Our resource library is a searchable collection of tools and documents relevant to various technical areas around the Gavi transition. The library consists of research articles, policy briefs, reports, guidebooks, country data, and other resources pertinent to Gavi transition or immunization programs generally. Some resources are available to LNCT members only and will require logging in to view.
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Financial Management Mechanisms to Support Increased Government Spending on Health
This paper introduces an analytic framework for assessing PFM mechanisms. Providing a consistent framework for assessing PFM mechanisms makes it easier to understand their scope, complexity, interrelationships, and linkages. The framework covers the current state of PFM and an “end state”—or ideal state at maturity—in LMICs, roles of key actors, necessary preconditions for reforms, options … Continued
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination Campaign
In April 2014, a national school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program was rolled out in South Africa, targeting Grade 4 girls aged ≥9 years. A bivalent HPV vaccine with a 2-dose (6 months apart) schedule was used. At the request of the National Department of Health (NDoH), an external assessment of the first-dose phase of … Continued
Challenges to Sustainable Immunization Systems in Gavi Transitioning Countries
A new study conducted by the World Health Organization documents the programmatic challenges related to decision-making for immunization policy, delivery of services, and access to affordable and timely supply in Gavi transitioning countries. The study consisted of a literature review as well an analysis of country assessments conducted by immunization partners. The analysis includes data … Continued
The Role of National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) in Strengthening National Vaccine Decision-making: A Comparative Case Study of Armenia, Ghana, Indonesia, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda
Improving evidence informed decision-making in immunization is a global health priority and many low and middle-income countries have established National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) as independent technical advisory bodies for this purpose. This study examined NITAGs in six low and middle-income countries – Armenia, Ghana, Indonesia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda – to examine functionality, quality of recommendation … Continued
LNCT Webinar Resources: Vaccine Prices for Countries After Gavi Transition
The LNCT webinar, ‘Vaccine Prices for Countries After Gavi Transition,’ took place on 17 July 2018. The webinar materials were presented by Juliette Puret, Senior Programme Manager, Immunization Financing and Sustainability, Gavi. Included here are the presentation materials used for the webinar. Presentation Slides: English | Français | Portugués | русский View the webinar recording here.
Projected Health Financing Transitions: Timeline and Magnitude
Projected Health Financing Transitions: Timeline and Magnitude, a new working paper that was recently released, maps out an indicative timeline of transition, along with the fiscal impact, through 2040 across five global health financing mechanisms, including Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Research findings from the paper show that: By 2040, Gavi will see major transformations of … Continued
LNCT Webinar Resources: Vaccine Forecasting and Budgeting Tools and Best Practices
The LNCT webinar, ‘Vaccine Forecasting and Budgeting Tools and Best Practices,’ took place on 2 July 2018. The webinar materials were presented by Souleymane Koné, Technical Officer – Vaccine Management and Logistics, World Health Organization (WHO). Included here are the presentation materials used for the webinar. Presentation Slides: English | Français | Portugués | русский … Continued
LNCT Webinar Resources: Where to Find Information on Vaccine Product, Price, Procurement, & Markets
The LNCT webinar, ‘Where to Find Information on Vaccine Product, Price, Procurement, & Markets,’ took place on 31 May 2018. The webinar materials were presented by Renia Coghlan, Vaccine Supply | Market Analytics, World Health Organization. Included here are the presentation materials used for the webinar. LNCT Overview Slides: English Presentation Slides: English | … Continued
UNICEF Immunization Financing in MENA Middle-Income Countries
Most Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries have high immunization coverage rates. But immunization coverage has dropped considerably in some (including Iraq, the Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen), due to the conflicts, instability and the prevailing geopolitical situation in the region. Approximately 1.3 million surviving infants in MENA missed their third dose of DTP … Continued