Capacity building is an important component of the Programme.
Immunization is the oldest component.
However, most coverage rates still compare very favorably with other sub-Saharan countries. Several donor governments have expressed interest in participating. GAVI is an opportunity to reinforce the immunization programme through the introduction of new vaccines such as Hepatitis B. Presently, the Ministry is elaborating a medium term Plan of Action. The Ministry has actively endorsed Roll Back Malaria. Meanwhile, the United States, Taiwan and Portugal have sent technical teams to assess the malaria situation.