WHO New Corona Vaccine supply in Africa at the same time as the world 23:33 on September 3
WHO: The World Health Organization accused that the vaccine for new coronaviruses should be secured at the same time as the world through international cooperation because there is concern that the supply in Africa will be delayed as the movement to secure vaccine for new coronavirus becomes more active worldwide. It was
Concerning the vaccine for the new coronavirus, there is concern that the supply will be delayed in developing countries such as Africa due to the active movement to secure it for their own people, mainly in developed countries.
About this, Mr. Mihigo, head of the vaccine division of the WHO Africa Regional Secretariat, said at a press conference yesterday that Africa was not prepared to manufacture vaccines, and said, "Safety so that no one is left behind. If a new vaccine is developed, it should be supplied to Africa and the world at the same time."
With the framework for fair delivery of vaccines to countries around the world established by WHO and others, 220 million doses will be secured in Africa, and healthcare workers and elderly people will be given priority to receive vaccinations. I made it clear that I am aiming.
In addition, Michgo said that all 54 African countries will participate in the framework, eight of which will use their own funds to procure vaccines and the remaining 46 will receive financial support. Showed the outlook.