Addressing critical data and evidence gaps in European immunisation policy
Critical gaps in data and evidence undermine decision-making on immunisation policies and programmes across Europe. Closing them is the foundation for stronger, better-coordinated immunisation systems.
Why this matters
The absence of harmonised, comparable data at European level prevents effective policy coordination. Without robust evidence, decision-makers cannot reliably identify where coverage is falling, which groups are underserved, or which interventions work best.
MBVE recommends strengthening data collection and evidence generation, and aligning decision-making through a common European value framework.
Key issues
- Gaps in adult immunisation coverage data across Europe
- Lack of harmonised surveillance across EU member states
- Data fragmentation between national registries
- The case for a European-level immunisation monitoring framework
What the Consensus Report recommends
Policy-grade recommendations for action at European and national level.
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.
Who contributes to this pillar
Members contributing epidemiological and public-health expertise to this pillar include the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza (ESWI), academic epidemiology and public-health institutions such as the University of Antwerp and University Medical Centre Groningen, and the European Public Health Association.