The Coalition against Typhoid (CaT) is a global forum of scientists and immunization experts working to save lives and reduce suffering by advancing typhoid vaccination in high burden communities; populations affected by complex emergencies and natural disasters; and persons at risk for typhoid or its transmission as a result of their occupation or travel.

As part of a comprehensive and integrated approach to the control of enteric fever, the aim of the CaT is to expedite and sustain rational, evidence-based decisions regarding the use of typhoid vaccines. This aim will be achieved through:

• Increasing awareness of typhoid disease and the impact of typhoid vaccination programs;
• Raising visibility of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations to countries and clarifying vaccination strategies;
• Helping interested countries implement their vaccination strategies; and
• Researching improved diagnostics and vaccines.

The CaT Secretariat was created to serve as a convener, advocate, and resource-builder to achieve the aim of the CaT. Although the Secretariat supports CaT members in all work plan-related policy, program, research and advocacy activities, the Secretariat was specifically tasked by CaT members to:

• Engage the donor community to mobilize financial & other resources for CaT activities
• Strengthen advocacy, communication, and information dissemination on the prevention of enteric fever and the use of typhoid vaccines; and
• Coordinate and manage the development, implementation and updating of the CaT Work Plan

Participation in CaT is open to any institution interested in contributing to the prevention and control of typhoid fever. Please contact the CaT Secretariat directly: cat@sabin.org