Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Disease Elimination

The Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Disease Elimination (STAG-DE) is the principal advisory group to PAHO on topics related to communicable disease elimination and eradication for the Region of the Americas. It has the mandate to advise the PAHO Director on strategic policies and actions, including optimal pathways of coordination and guidance in the development of a regional agenda for elimination of selected diseases and related conditions.

The STAG-DE works in a coordinated and complementary manner with other technical advisory groups as needed, and its members has a responsibility to provide PAHO with high quality, well-reasoned advice and recommendations on matters related to the PAHO Elimination Initiative.

Read more information about the functions, duties and responsibilities of the STAG-DE.