Journal article
Polio endgame: Lessons learned from the Immunization Systems Management Group
The Immunization Systems Management Group (IMG) was established to coordinate and oversee objective 2 of the Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013–2018, namely, (1) introduction of ≥1 dose of inactivated poliovirus vaccine in all 126 countries using oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) only as of 2012, (2) full withdrawal of OPV, starting with the withdrawal of its type 2 component, and (3) using polio assets to strengthen immunization systems in 10 priority countries. The IMG’s inclusive, transparent, and partnership-focused approach proved an effective means of leveraging the comparative and complementary strengths of each IMG member agency. This article outlines 10 key factors behind the IMG’s success, providing a potential set of guiding principles for the establishment and implementation of other interagency collaborations and initiatives beyond the polio sphere.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2017
Journal
J Infect Dis.
Volume
Suppl. 1
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Global initiatives
Diseases
- Polio
Countries
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Chad
- Democratic Republic Of The Congo
- Ethiopia
- India
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Somalia
- South Sudan
Tags
- IPV
- OPV
WHO Regions
- African Region
- Eastern Mediterranean Region
- South-East Asia Region