A/Prof Benjamin Kagina is a vaccinologist based at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa. At UCT, Kagina is the Director of the NITAG Support Hub (NISH) and is a Co-Director of the Vaccines for Africa Initiative (VACFA). The National Immunization Technical Advisory Committees (NITAGs) comprises of independent experts that provide evidence-based recommendations on vaccines and immunization to the country’s Minister of Health. NISH is a project that aims to provide scientific support to NITAGs in Africa on Evidence-Informed Decision-Making (EIDM). Kagina has a PhD in Clinical Sciences & Immunology (UCT) and Postdoctoral fellowship in Immunology and Vaccinology (UCT). His work is focused on addressing policy relevant vaccinology questions, by utilizing diverse methods among which is the application of the principles of Evidence-Based Vaccinology (EBV). Kagina has several publications in the fields of immunology, public health, and EBV. His work also includes leading activities aimed at developing vaccinology expertise in Africa to advance immunization practices.