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Oxford vaccine professor: rich countries have a moral duty to share their COVID-19 shots
We cannot look back in the future and know we could have done more.
The Next Pandemic: Another coronavirus?
Even before SARS-CoV-2 swept around the world, scientists had been warning of the global threat posed by viruses like it. Although COVID-19 vaccines should help to end the current coronavirus pandemic, it is unlikely to be the last.
Gavi signs agreement with Novavax to secure doses on behalf of COVAX Facility
The signed advance purchase agreement (APA) is for a commitment to purchase 350 million doses of the Novavax vaccine candidate. Deliveries will commence in Q3 2021, upon regulatory approval.
Emerging lessons from Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
With 47 African countries now rolling out COVID-19 vaccines and over 17 million doses given on the continent, early insights from Africa’s largest-ever immunization drive offer hope, inspiration and early, yet vital lessons. Here, we shine a…
Why Indian hospitals are running out of medical oxygen and how to fix it
Investment in bedside oxygen production could make hospitals more resilient in the face of COVID-19.
What are the most effective ways to improve vaccination rates?
Vaccines are one of our greatest success stories, but vaccination rates for many diseases have been stalling; this has been exacerbated with the disruption caused by Covid-19. Anna Mouser sets out the evidence on what works, and what doesn’t, for…
Reaching communities with immunisation in South Sudan
To reach zero-dose children in conflict states like South Sudan, social mobilisers like Nyok Daniel are crucial to winning the trust and support of local communities.
The Next Pandemic: Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever?
Climate change, changes in land use, recreational activities and the trade of infected animals could make this fatal disease more commonplace.
There will be no recovery without equity
The impact of COVID-19 threatens to reverse hard-worn strides in global health. Without immediate investments, we will miss our chance to save lives and help countries recover from the pandemic and build the human capital needed for a resilient…
Although it is only natural and proper for governments to focus on vaccinating their citizens first, it is important not to lose sight of the big picture. The only way we can beat COVID-19 is to defeat it everywhere, and the best way to do that…
Why routine immunisation is vital for pandemic preparedness
Trying to control a pandemic can feel like being in a warzone, yet even as we fight COVID-19 we still need to keep one eye on the future and potential emerging pandemics. Dr Velislava Petrova, senior manager in vaccine policy and investment at…
