Launch of The Gambia’s National Immunization Technical Advisory Group of The Gambia (The Gambia-NITAG)

The WHO/AFRO/IST/WCO in collaboration with WAHO (West African Health Organization) supported the milestone development of the launching of Gambia’s National Immunization Technical Advisory Group by Dr. Ahmadou Samateh, the Hon Minister of Health of The Gambia, the officiating guest on 18 December 2020.  Mr. Bakary Tijan Jargo represented the WR/WHO. 

The newly found body has the mandate to provide recommendations on vaccine and immunization policies, strategies in accordance with the National Health Strategic Plan including the EPI Comprehensive Multi-Year Plan.

The board also referred to as Gambia-NITAG, consists of health practitioners from different health organizations comprising Government line Ministries, WHO, UNICEF, WAO, and Action Aid.

During the launch, terms of reference of NITAG were developed and members were trained on their roles and responsibilities. NITAG is expected to guide the MOH in identifying and monitoring important EPI data and the latest scientific immunization recommendations and advancements. The WHO AFRO will also provide extra financial support towards COVAX.