Some 172 countries are engaging with the COVAX facility designed to ensure equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, WHO says, warning that more funding is needed
The COVAX facility will not only pool risk for countries developing and buying vaccines, but also ensure prices are kept"as low as possible," WHO chief Tedros says.
Countries wishing to be part of the global COVAX plan have until August 31 to submit expressions of interest, WHO officials said on Monday, with confirmation of intention to join due by September 18, and initial payments due by October 9. COVAX is co-led by the GAVI vaccines alliance, the WHO and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations and is designed to guarantee equitable access globally to Covid-19 vaccines once they are developed and authorised for use.
He said this included health workers on the front lines of the pandemic, who were "critical to saving lives and stabilising the overall health system."
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