WHO: Vaccines Delivery Update

COVAX on Track to Deliver 2 Billion Vaccines by End of Year

“Yesterday, the United States of America announced that it plans to retain its membership in WHO. We welcome President Biden’s commitment not just to remaining part of the WHO family, but to working constructively with WHO, its Member States and the multilateral system to end the pandemic and address the many health challenges we face globally.” 

 Dr. Tedros, WHO Director-General

Geneva, 22 January 2021 — GAVI Executive Director, Dr. Seth Berkley, speaking at the World Health Organisation press conference today, gave an update the current state of supply and distribution of vaccines under the portfolio of COVAX, the alliance led by GAVI and WHO to make sure all countries, particularly those with fragile health systems, will have access to vaccines.

The Updates

• COVAX signed an advance purchase agreement for up to 40 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; roll-out to start as soon as supplies are available.

• COVAX is on track to deliver at least 2 billion doses by the end of the year,…