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Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization

The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization was established by the Director-General of the World Health Organization in 1999 to provide guidance on the work of the WHO Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals Department. The Terms of reference of the Group were revised during 2007 in view of the development of the Global Immunization Vision and Strategy (GIVS). SAGE is the principal advisory group to WHO for vaccines and immunization. It is charged with advising WHO on overall global policies and strategies, ranging from vaccine and technology, research and development, to delivery of immunization and its linkages with other health interventions. SAGE is concerned not just with childhood vaccines and immunization, but all vaccine-preventable diseases.

SAGE Members

WHO/C. Scudamore

Members are acknowledged experts with an outstanding record of achievement in their own field and a thorough understanding of immunization issues. Appointment is made by the Director-General of WHO following recommendations of an external selection panel. Consideration is given to ensuring appropriate geographic representation and gender balance.

- SAGE Terms of Reference (ToRs) [pdf 110kb]

- Current SAGE members [pdf 15kb]

- Former SAGE members [pdf 44kb]

- Call for nominations

- SAGE working groups

Last reviewed: 18 November 2009


NEXT MEETING

13-15 April 2010
A preliminary agenda will be released for this meeting when available.


PREVIOUS MEETINGS

- Reports from previous meetings

- Documentation from previous meetings


- SAGE agenda search tool
Search all topics discussed by SAGE since 1997


FUTURE MEETINGS

- Dates for 2010-2012


REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES

- Web links
NATIONAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUPS

- List of links by country and by type of information
EXTERNAL REVIEW

Report on immunization advisory committees as presented at the 17-18 April 2007 SAGE meeting by an independent review team.
- Full report
[pdf 430kb]