The mandate of the WHO African Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group (RITAG) serves as the principal advisory group to WHO AFRO for strategic guidance on vaccines and immunization. RITAG is charged with advising the WHO African Regional Director on overall regional policies and strategies, ranging from vaccine research and development to delivery of immunization services and linkages between immunisation and other health interventions.

The objective of this meeting of the RITAG is to bring together the newly appointed members of the RITAG, share vaccine and immunization updates within the Region, and offer an opportunity to discuss topical issues and issue recommendations.