IMFIN brief 15: Building parliamentary support for immunization financing

How can immunization advocates engage with national parliaments, including through parliamentary leaders, standing and ad hoc committees, and secretariat staff?

Key points

• Immunization advocates should engage key actors in parliaments, including parliamentary leaders, standing and ad hoc committees, and secretariat staff.
• When engaging with policymakers, advocates should be prepared to discuss the performance of the country’s immunization program, its challenges, and its present and anticipated resource needs.
• Advocates can use the key points presented in each brief in this resource guide as primers for parliamentarians on critical issues related to immunization financing.