WHO urges countries to commit money to vaccine pool
Director-general says the global access facility for Covid-19 vaccines hinges on countries filling funding gaps
24 August 2020 - 15:22
Geneva/London — About 172 countries are engaging with the Covid-19 Vaccine Global Access (Covax) facility designed to ensure equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday, but more funding is needed and countries now need to make binding commitments.
Countries wishing to be part of the global Covax plan have until August 31 to submit expressions of interest, WHO officials said, with confirmation of intention to join due by September 18 and initial payments due by October 9...
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