The aim of the vaccination advisory group is to assist countries of a region in the design and implementation of post-vaccination monitoring activities and act as a platform to exchange experience and expertise on vaccination for FMD and Similar Transboundary (FAST) animal diseases.

The objectives of the current GVA meeting are to:

• support countries in studying the immune response generated by the vaccine and ensuring vaccine protection against the specific serotypes of the FMD virus circulating in the region;
• promote monitoring the effectiveness of vaccination programs among SEEN countries;
• encourage collaboration and information sharing among SEEN countries, as well as with international organizations and reference laboratories;
• validate the proficiency of laboratories in producing reliable results, contributing to capacity building efforts by promoting continuous learning and improvement in diagnostic capabilities among laboratories in SEEN countries;
• support countries in simplifying vaccination schedules, making it easier for farmers to protect animals against multiple diseases with a single vaccination event.