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.
The EVIA programme is organized into six modules that guide learners through the full process of economic evaluation in immunization, including:
This course aims to build both technical skills and confidence to:
It also highlights the unique characteristics of vaccines, including their broader societal and long-term impacts, which are essential to capture in economic evaluations.
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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