The aim of VACFA’s AAVC is to develop vaccinology expertise for Africa and promote vaccine advocacy across the continent. To this end, the goal of the AAVC is to enhance knowledge on vaccinology among national immunization programme managers, NITAGs, healthcare workers involved in vaccination programs, individuals working in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as basic scientists involved in vaccine-related research within the African continent.

The 5-day residential AAVC is held in Cape Town and is continuously adapted in response to the advances in the field of vaccinology and the increasing demand for developing vaccinology expertise in Africa. Additional topics now covered include mathematical modelling, emerging and re-emerging VPDs, evidence-based vaccinology, the promotion of vaccine advocacy and communication. In addition to delivering training, the AAVC fosters continuous knowledge exchange among various participants working in different capacities within National Immunisation Programs (NIPs) across Africa, including members of NITAGs. 

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