The Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics for Developing Countries, has urged COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to redouble their efforts in
Established by the heads of the International Monetary Fund , World Bank Group, World Health Organisation and World Trade Organisation , the taskforce made the appeal in a statement on Saturday, in Washington DC.The group said this was to ensure that the supply of doses to COVAX, the acronym for COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access, and low and low-middle income countries, took precedence over the promotion of boosters and other activities.
“We estimate that less than 20 per cent of the necessary vaccines is currently scheduled for delivery to these countries, whether through COVAX, AVAT, or bilateral deals and dose-sharing agreements.“ We reiterate the urgency of providing access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments to people throughout the developing world.
“We call on countries with advanced COVID-19 vaccination programs to release, as soon as possible, as much of their contracted vaccine doses and options as possible to COVAX, AVAT and low and low-middle income countries.”It also said it was critical to improve clarity and transparency around the evolving vaccine market, expected production volumes, delivery schedules and pre-purchase options.
The task force also said it was concerned that vaccine delivery schedules and contracts for COVAX, AVAT and low and low-middle income countries were either delayed or too slow.After its second meeting, the taskforce had launched a new website that includes, the first phase of a global database and country dashboards on vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics to guide their work and advocacy.
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