Goal of the ROTA Council To accelerate the introduction of rotavirus vaccines through the use of evidence and strategic communications targeting policymakers and other key decisions makers Mathuram Santosham ID: 1045307
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1. The Rotavirus Organization of Technical Allies (ROTA) Council
2. Goal of the ROTA CouncilTo accelerate the introduction of rotavirus vaccines through the use of evidence and strategic communications targeting policymakers and other key decisions makers
3. Mathuram SantoshamUSAKathleen NeuzilUSAUmesh ParasharUSAGeorge ArmahGhanaJulie BinesAustraliaShams El ArifeenBangladeshCarlo Giaquinto ItalyRoger GlassUSAZulkifli IsmailMalaysiaGagandeep KangIndia Alexandre LinharesBrazilErkin MusabaevUzbekistanTony NelsonHong KongVesta RichardsonMexicoDuncan SteeleUSAOyewale TomoriNigeriaMamadou BaSenegalChairCore PartnersLi LiChinaLulu BravoPhilippinesDeborah AtherlyUSAK. ZamanBangladeshJon AndrusUSANigel CunliffeUK
4. Why the ROTA Council is neededTremendous progress has been made, but more work is needed to reach all children who need these vaccines − particularly those living in low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia. That’s where we focus.Gavi countries
5. What the ROTA Council doesAs credible scientific authorities, we provide evidence for decision making by:Communicating the rotavirus burden and need for preventionDelivering accurate information on vaccine safety and efficacy, underscoring the availability, affordability and life-saving, health-improving potential of vaccinesServing as an independent body for the latest evidence on rotavirus vaccines Working to ensure that vaccines are seen as part of a comprehensive approach to addressing all of diarrhea’s causes
6. How the ROTA Council worksTechnical symposia and workshops to update researchers, clinicians, policy-makers, and others on key technical topics around rotavirus, including rotavirus diarrhea, global and regional burden of disease, available vaccines, vaccine impact, costing and financing, etc.Advocacy symposia and workshops to train pediatricians, researchers, and others on effective advocacy strategies for rotavirus vaccinesAdvocacy and technical materials to support efforts of Council members, partners, vaccine advocates, and othersScientific consensus building among Council members and other key experts on critical technical topics, such as intussusceptionMedia engagement around the need to introduce rotavirus vaccines through commentaries, opinion editorials, and interviewsDecision maker engagement to discuss process, key barriers and information needs, and potential plans for introduction with Ministry of Health officials
7. Recent publicationsROTA Council white paperIntussusception meeting report
8. Advocacy resourcesROTA Council advocacy toolkitTalking pointsFact sheetsDataPresentationsReportsrotacouncil.org/toolkit