Table 2.
Country Coordination and Roles and Responsibilities Scheme
| Level of the Health System | Team | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Central | National Expert Committee | Investigation and classification |
| Central AEFI Team | Coordination, supervision, investigation, data management | |
| Reference laboratory (and focal person) | Confirmation of laboratory testing, specimen storage | |
| Reference hospital (and focal person) | Confirmation of clinical diagnosis and cases management | |
| Regional | Reference hospital (and focal person) | Confirmation of clinical diagnosis and cases management |
| Regional medical team | Support district team for coordination and supervision | |
| District | District AEFI team | Coordination, supervision, investigation, data management |
| Health facilities | Nurses and vaccinators | Detection, notification, case management |
Abbreviation: AEFI, adverse events following immunization.