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In Country Coordination
and
Strengthening National Interagency Coordinating
Committees
Role of Regional IICC WHO/EURO
IICC has played a strong role in;– support of polio eradication and diphtheria control,– towards sustainable immunization programmes in many
countries there is a clear need for its continued (new and
enlarged) role, to strengthen various aspects of routine immunization services
critical in providing and coordinating support and overseeing commitment to national immunization programmes in general
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Support to national immunization programmes
Need for sustained support is recognized and partners will work with countries to help find additional resources to improve immunization programmes that contribute to better overall health systems...
ICC, a pre-requisite for GAVI Support
a functioning Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) or equivalent at national level endorsing;– country proposals – national immunization plans – annual, mid term and final reviews
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Interagency Coordinating Committees (ICC)
Rationale
To provide a facilitative tool to tackle major immunization challenges– improved access to sustainable
immunization services– expand use of all existing cost-effective
vaccines– accelerated development and introduction
of new vaccines
Interagency Coordinating Committees (ICC)
General Objective
provide national governments and partners to jointly identify resources and technical assistance needed to achieve the goals of the national immunization programmes
Role of National ICCs -1
New and larger roles in supporting governments to improve and expand national immunization programmes
Advocacy to increase national commitment identify required resources and assistance to
strengthen immunization services – for sustainable – self-sufficient immunization programmes – selected disease control and/or elimination targets
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Role of National ICCs -2
coordinate support of existing partners to ensure most effective use of resources,
identify and invite additional partners to meet the needs of the country
do not replace current funding or pre-empty new sources of funding
support formulation and implementation of strategies and activities,
monitor accomplishment and performance
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Strengthening Interagency Coordinating Strengthening Interagency Coordinating Committees (ICC)Committees (ICC)
•Ministry of Health
•National Health and Immunization plans •ICC
•Alliance partners at country level
•GAVI/Fund
•Alliance partners at global level
Support
Support
Needs Needs
National ICCsConceptual Framework - 1
should unite government entities and partners together to prioritize immunization activities and ensure sustainability
establish a forum for information, mobilization of resources and coordination of partner support,
look further beyond immunization and adjust to health sector reforms, decentralization and other ongoing political processes
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National ICCsConceptual Framework - 2
Not one recipe for all countries; has to be functional, flexible and country specific, with focus on country priorities
has to build on existing national coordination mechanisms when present
has to interface with other coordinating bodies at national level
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National ICCsConceptual Framework -3
could serve as an advisory board and clearing house for matters related to immunization services
use the national immunization plan of action as a tool for coordination and monitoring
should be a transparent and accountable coordination mechanism
build national capacity
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National ICCsConceptual framework - 4
leadership and ownership should belong to the MoH and governments being the driving entity
should meet regularly with a prepared agenda, and minutes with review of decisions taken, circulated to all members
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National ICCsMain Partners
National governments with the Ministries of Health playing the lead role
Other relevant Ministries, Planning, Budget, Finance…
WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, Rotary International Bilateral agencies Multilateral agencies NGOs Private national and international institutions
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National ICCsFunctions at national level
Technical development of national policy framework,
setting of attainable targets provision of appropriate guidelines identification of programme needs periodic in-depth assessments of national
immunization programme advisory body for national strategic plan of action
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National ICCsFunctions at national level
Technical support in implementation of plans of action for
immunization monitor performance and evaluate
immunization services delivery and specific
disease control initiatives ensure quality control mechanisms are in place
and adhere to accepted international standards
National ICCsFunctions at national level
Financial evaluation of the efficient and effective use of available
resources– coordinate resources to avoid duplications and gaps – review needs and mobilize additional resources when necessary– stimulate commitments from agencies to financial support of
national immunization programme assist immunization programme in enhancing
transparency and accountability by reviewing use of funds and other resources
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National ICCsFunctions at national level
Political
advocate and increase national commitment to immunization services
raise public awareness through social mobilization efforts
share information and provide feed-back at national, sub-national level and also to interested partners outside the country
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National ICCsFunctions at national level
Capacity Building strengthen the role and capacity of the
government to take ownership in the administration and delivery of national immunization services
National ICCsOutputs
– endorse a national policy for immunization– assist in preparation and endorse multi-year and
annual immunization plans of action– technical support in preparation of policy
guidelines – monitor and review performance– coordination within subregional and regional
committees
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National ICCsMonitoring functions
Terms of reference incorporating all aspects of immunization services
Level of the ICC chairman within the MoH (Chairmanship at a higher level)
List of members Regular meetings with minutes
(frequency/preferably quarterly) Minutes of meetings and circulation to members
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National ICCsMonitoring functions -2
Regular attendance of all interested partners and MoH staff with decision capacity
Plans and budget requirements for strengthening ICC
National action plan, incorporating all aspects of immunization services, endorsed, discussed and revised by ICC with cost of activities and funding specified by national and partners source
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National ICCSummary
ICC plays a critical role in partner coordination towards a sustainable immunization programme– coordination of resources– promotion of political, technical and financial
support to national programme
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