Economics of Vaccines and Immunisation in Africa (EVIA) – Free online training

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The Economics of Vaccines and Immunisation in Africa (EVIA) – Online Course

The Economics of Vaccines and Immunisation in Africa (EVIA) is a free, online training programme designed to strengthen capacity in economic evaluation for immunization decision-making across sub-Saharan Africa.

Developed for policymakers, immunization programme managers, and public health professionals, the course provides a structured introduction to the principles and application of health economics in vaccination.

What does the course cover?

The EVIA programme is organized into six modules that guide learners through the full process of economic evaluation in immunization, including:

  • Foundations of health economics for vaccines
  • Framing an economic evaluation
  • Measuring and valuing costs
  • Measuring and valuing outcomes
  • Modelling approaches
  • Interpreting results for decision-making

Why is this resource useful?

This course aims to build both technical skills and confidence to:

  • Assess the costs, outcomes, and value for money of vaccines
  • Apply economic evidence to priority-setting and resource allocation
  • Support evidence-based national immunization policies

It also highlights the unique characteristics of vaccines, including their broader societal and long-term impacts, which are essential to capture in economic evaluations.

Who is it for?

  • National and subnational immunization programme managers
  • Policymakers involved in health financing and prioritization
  • Analysts and researchers working on vaccine economics
  • Stakeholders supporting immunization programmes in LMICs

 

Why it matters 

Strengthening  capacity in economic evaluation is critical for ensuring that immunization programmes are efficient, equitable, and sustainable. This free training contributes to this by equipping decision-makers with the tools needed to interpret and use economic evidence effectively in real-world settings.

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