Monitoring of progress in the establishment and strengthening of national immunization technical advisory groups

► Process indicators related to NITAGs have been included in the 2010 WHO-UNICEF Joint Reporting Form. ► 50% of countries reported the existence of a NITAG with an administrative or legislative basis. ► There has been substantial global progress between 2008 and 2010. ► 43 countries reported a NITAG meeting 6 process indicators, versus only 23 in a 2008 global survey. ► Some of the poorest countries now enjoy a NITAG that meets all 6 process indicators.