The Ministry of Health has officially inaugurated the newly reconstituted National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG-Ghana), aimed at reinforcing evidence-based vaccine policy and enhancing national health protection.

Speaking on behalf of the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Deputy Minister Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah highlighted that the revitalised advisory body brings together leading experts to guide immunisation decisions amid rapidly evolving global health challenges.

“The refreshed NITAG provides impartial, high-quality recommendations to inform national vaccine introductions, optimise immunisation schedules, and support sustainable financing under the government’s Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) policy,” she said.

Prof. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah outlined three key priorities for the group: strengthening evidence-based policymaking, enhancing national preparedness and health security, and promoting transparency and collaboration among health institutions and partners.

She reaffirmed the government’s full support for NITAG, stating that its guidance will be crucial in protecting communities, advancing equitable access to vaccines, and building a resilient health system.

Newly appointed NITAG chairman, Prof. Philip B. Adongo, pledged the committee’s commitment to providing high-quality technical guidance for Ghana’s immunisation programme.

“We are grateful for the confidence placed in us by the Ministry and will build on past achievements to strengthen immunisation policy and support national health goals,” he said.

The reconstitution of NITAG comes at a pivotal moment as Ghana continues to navigate global health challenges and seeks to ensure that its immunisation policies are scientifically grounded, equitable, and sustainable.