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  • Title: Polio Endgame: Lessons Learned From the Immunization Systems Management Group.
    Author: Zipursky S, Vandelaer J, Brooks A, Dietz V, Kachra T, Farrell M, Ottosen A, Sever JL, Zaffran MJ.
    Journal: J Infect Dis; 2017 Jul 01; 216(suppl_1):S9-S14. PubMed ID: 28838174.
    Abstract:
    The Immunization Systems Management Group (IMG) was established to coordinate and oversee objective 2 of the Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013-2018, namely, (1) introduction of ≥1 dose of inactivated poliovirus vaccine in all 126 countries using oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) only as of 2012, (2) full withdrawal of OPV, starting with the withdrawal of its type 2 component, and (3) using polio assets to strengthen immunization systems in 10 priority countries. The IMG's inclusive, transparent, and partnership-focused approach proved an effective means of leveraging the comparative and complementary strengths of each IMG member agency. This article outlines 10 key factors behind the IMG's success, providing a potential set of guiding principles for the establishment and implementation of other interagency collaborations and initiatives beyond the polio sphere.
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