The WHO approved the vaccine for use last Friday. Gavi’s purchase could accelerate the response in Congo and other affected countries. The deal will significantly increase the availability of the mpox vaccine for African countries. On Wednesday, Gavi, the global vaccine group, announced it will purchase 500,000 doses of Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine. This marks … Read more
The vaccine, from Bavarian Nordic A/S, has received pre-qualification, The vaccine is expected to reach areas of greatest need, along with other response measures. The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nearly 70% of mpox cases in Congo. On Friday, the World Health Organization announced that it has granted its first authorization … Read more
UNICEF, Gavi vaccine alliance, Africa CDC, and WHO collaborate to issue an emergency tender. Agreements for up to 12 million doses through 2025 could be made based on manufacturers’ production capacity. UNICEF will establish conditional supply agreements with vaccine manufacturers. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Gavi vaccine alliance, Africa CDC, … Read more
