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This is a simple, Excel-based tool for assessing and comparing financial costs of rotavirus vaccination programs with each rotavirus vaccine product available in the global market. It aims to help country-level policymakers specifically in middle-income countries compare products and estimate vaccination program costs for different rotavirus vaccines, exploring up to four different vaccine options at a time. The tool calculates cold chain volume and costs annually and for a total period of five years. Cost estimates are composed of vaccine cost (i.e., vaccine and supplies procurement and international shipping) and vaccination program costs (i.e., vaccine cost and cost of delivery).It is important to note that cost is only one consideration when selecting a rotavirus vaccine product, and users involved in decision-making around new vaccine introduction/switch or product selection should always consider other dimensions as well. This model is meant to provide insights into the potential costs of alternative product choices and should not replace detailed budget planning once a product has been selected.A user guide is included in the file on a tab labeled “READ ME FIRST” which provides detailed instructions on how to use the tool and interpret the results. The tool is available to download in multiple languages. For questions or support, contact PATH’s Health Economics & Outcomes Research team: HEOR@path.org.NOTE: Please refer to this web page for the most up-to-date version of the calculator, which is periodically updated to reflect the evolving vaccine landscape.

This presentation given by Dr. Aminu Garba, CEO of Africa Health Budget network goes into detail about tools used to track MNCH financial and nonfinancial commitments. It also discussed how accountability can be tracked by a scorecard, which is a performance measurement tool that tracks indicators to assess the progress towards goals and objectives.

This presentation was created by Ilze Kalnina, the Partner Engagement and Global Events Lead at the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (PMNCH), and discusses how country efforts will be assessed by focusing on ensuring that there are better policies in place and to improve access to services by introducing the Collaborative Advocacy Action Plans Initiative (CAAP).

The presentation was given by Wanjiku Manguyu, a Regional Advocacy and Policy Advisor at PATH, and provides guidance for advocates and decision-makers on policy implementation.

Part 1 of "Tools for advancing maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) advocacy and accountability from subnational to global levels," the second in our Africa regional MNCH advocacy dialogues series, was held on June 27, 2024, featuring a moderated discussion with panelists from PATH, Africa Health Budget Network, and the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (PMNCH). The resources below include the presentations delivered by the panelists and recordings of the webinar in English and French.