Leaders urgently call for global and African vaccination

World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Gebre-Jesus and the World Health Organization (WHO) have issued an urgent call for immunization equality around the world, especially in Africa. The leaders stressed that unless there is real international cooperation on vaccine delivery and access, the worst epidemic of the past century will not end. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also revised the global immunization plan for mid-2022 to 70% of the world’s population.

Dr. Tedros from Dr. Seth Berkeley, Chief Executive Officer, Gavi, Strivi Masimaima, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union for COWD-19, Dr. John Nkangasong, Director of African CDC, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of the Board of Directors and Afreximbank, Dr. Vera Sonwew, Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the African Economic Commission and Director of Africa for the World Health Organization, Dr. Mathisidiso Moti.

The press release followed a two-day meeting between the leaders, with CEPI CEO Richard Hatch joining the meetings.

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Dr. Tedros Adhanom Gebre-Jesus: Director-General of the World Health Organization

More than 5.7 billion doses have been given worldwide, but only 2% in Africa.

“This is hurting not only the people of Africa, but all of us. If long-term immunizations continue unabated, social and economic disruption will continue as the virus spreads and changes, and there is a high risk that there will be many variables that are less effective.

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Masima

“Vaccination sharing is good but we should not rely on vaccine sharing. Especially when we come to the table, we put the structures in place, and we want to buy. ”

“American taxpayers, European taxpayers, have provided some of this intellectual property, and it must be for the common good. Therefore, it is not wrong to say that he should forgive, it was for the common good. So, we ask that IP be available. “

The discovery of these vaccines was a great miracle, and now let this miracle reach all mankind.

Dr. John Nkangsong, Director of African CDC

Unless we fully investigate and deploy the power of partnership, the power of cooperation and the power of solidarity, 60% of our population will not be fully vaccinated. ”ብቸኛው The only solution for us to come out of this epidemic together That must be done quickly. ”

Dr. Vera Songwe, Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the African Economic Commission

It will cost us $ 29 billion worth of locks on the continent for a month. B [the African continent]When we say COVID-19 is an economic issue and we have to respond to it, to rebuild and rebuild our economy, it is real. And we need funding for that and we need to see how we can bring global together Financial structures to ensure that we can respond appropriately to this crisis. ”

“We know that scarcity means inflation, and we can’t do that kind of scarcity as a continent today.

Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank

“Africa does not want to be in the queue again because of the vaccine because economic recovery means controlling the virus,” he said.

“It is important to do this for the simple reason that we want to make sure that we do not fail and that it is difficult for us to recover quickly.

Dr. Seth Berkeley, CEO of Gavi

Today’s meeting is important because it reflects the spirit of partnership between COVAX, the African Union and AVATT – Africa needs many sizes and we will meet them together.

With the largest and most complex vaccine release in history, we are ready to start work. We have shown that COVAX can work in moderation, but now is the time for the world to turn back.

WHO Director-General for Africa Dr. Matthiasso Motti.

“The question is, do African countries sometimes have the capacity to absorb the vaccine? The simple answer is yes. The next challenge is that international supplies are not being shared in ways that will save the world from this epidemic.

Hundreds of World Health Organization staff members are ready to expand immunization coverage and administer the vaccine complex.

Moreover, African countries have done so in the past – successfully carrying out massive immunization campaigns against polio, yellow fever and cholera.

Notes for editors

• The World Health Organization’s target is to vaccinate at least 10% of the population in September, at least 40% by the end of the year, and 70% by mid-next year. These are important milestones that we must work together to eradicate.
• 90% of high-income countries have now reached the 10% goal, and more than 70% to 40%. No low-income country achieves either goal.
• Globally, 5.5 billion doses of vaccine have been given, but 80% have been done in high- and middle-income countries.
• High-income countries now have about 100 per 100 people. Meanwhile, low-income countries have managed to manage only 1.5 percent per 100 people due to lack of supply.
• The world should not make any effort to increase the supply of vaccines to low-income countries: this can be done by eliminating all obstacles to increasing production, including IP, supply chains and technology transfer. As part of these efforts, the World Health Organization (WHO) and COVAX partners announced the launch of the first COVID mRNA vaccine technology center in South Africa in June.
• High-income countries have promised to donate more than 1 billion doses, but less than 15% of these amounts have come true and producers have promised to give priority to COVAX and low-income countries.
• Supply through COVAX and other sources will increase significantly in the coming months of this year. Countries must be prepared to scale to this extent, for example by microplaning, expanded cold chain equipment, logistics, finance and trained personnel.
• COVAX sent more than 236.6 million doses to 6 to 239 participants^Th September 2021. Some 41 participants begin their first campaigns thanks to COVAX.
• Only safe and effective vaccines will not solve the epidemic – strong follow-up with prompt tests, early clinical care and life-saving treatment by well-trained health workers who can work safely. Public health and social measures are also needed to stop the epidemic and accelerate global recovery.