The MBVE Consensus Report
The Consensus Report represents a collaborative effort shaped by the collective, multi-disciplinary expertise of the members of the Mission Board on Vaccination in Europe. Divided into four chapters, it offers actionable recommendations at both European and national levels to address challenges and opportunities in strengthening Europe’s immunisation systems.
Built on multi-disciplinary consensus
The recommendations were developed collectively, through a series of roundtable meetings and multi-stakeholder working groups involving the members of MBVE – immunologists, public health experts, health economists, healthcare professionals, academics, civil society organisations and patient representatives. The report is structured by the four pillars of the Board’s mission temple, under the overarching principle of equity.
Recommendations across four chapters
Each chapter sets out recommendations for action at European and national level. Explore the summaries below, or open each pillar for the full analysis.
Enhance data collection and evidence generation to support the strengthening of immunisation policies, strategies and the broader healthcare system.
Ensure an aligned approach to decision-making on immunisation through a common European value framework.
Develop an EU vaccine confidence rapid alert and response system to enable timely risk analysis and policy action.
Strengthen community engagement on immunisation through national strategies, research and exchanges of best practice.
Reinforce training on immunisation and communication skills for pre- and in-service healthcare professionals.
Enhance the timeliness of evidence-based decision-making on immunisation to address inequities in vaccine availability.
Enhance the accessibility of immunisation services – in schools, workplaces and community pharmacies – to support a life-course approach.
Improve immunisation equity and uptake through national strategies that target disadvantaged groups, supported by cross-sectoral collaboration and best-practice sharing.
Develop a more aligned approach to life-course immunisation through a core calendar for adult immunisation.
Address key gaps in decision-making pathways to enhance their consistency, inclusivity, transparency and accountability.
Cross-cutting recommendations
Develop and implement frameworks to monitor, assess and publicly report on the performance of immunisation systems.
Strengthen and ensure sustainable financing of immunisation systems as an investment in public health, healthy ageing and productivity.
A holistic approach
Beyond the thematic chapters, several themes run throughout the report.
Life-course approach
Recognising the extensive advantages of immunisation across all life stages – children, adolescents and adults – in line with WHO principles.
Sustainable financing
Immunisation is a highly cost-effective intervention and a strategic investment in population health and health-system resilience.
Intersectoral collaboration
Working with sectors beyond health – education, employment and social policy – to strengthen immunisation and its implementation.
System performance monitoring
Assessing immunisation-programme performance to enable cross-country learning and uncover opportunities for improvement.
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