WHO Guide for standardisation of economic evaluations of immunization programmes.

摘要: Traditional EPI vaccines are considered to be among the most efficient uses of scarce health care resources. Today, there many under-used and new available. In short- medium-term, these will not cost few cents per dose traditional do, but 'multi-dollar' vaccines. Decision-makers need information, other things, on their relative cost-effectiveness. A number reviews have indicated that is scope for improving transparency, completeness comparability economic evaluations vaccination programmes. Thus, a improve quality Adherence general guidelines would increase quality, interpretability transferability future analyses. However, reason believe might also more specific advice For example, inconsistencies in methods used estimate benefits programmes efficiency can sensitive some controversial aspects guidelines, such as inclusion indirect costs discounting outcomes. This guide has been developed order meet needs decision-makers relevant, reliable consistent information. They aim provide clear concise, practical high guidance those who conduct evaluations.