World leaders joined forces at the “One World Protected”- Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC) Summit hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and Gavi Board Chair, José Manuel Barroso to pledge their support to the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC) securing US$ 2.4 billion, reaching a total of US$ 9.6 billion for COVID-19 vaccine procurement. In addition, donors have pledged US$ 775 million for vaccine delivery.
Covid is a wake-up call for the world to improve health resilience
Leaders must use this month s G7 to build post-pandemic consensus, just as countries did after Second World War
5 June 2021 • 6:30am
Taiwanese military prepare to spray disinfectant at a subway station in Taipei
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The world needs to forge a post-pandemic consensus around global health, just as leaders came together after the Second World War to build new international institutions, a new report has urged.
The Reform for Resilience Policy Commission, made up of leaders from business, science and politics including the past Prime Ministers of Australia, Finland and Portugal, described Covid as a “wake-up call to the world”.
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Global vaccine alliance Chair asks Canada and other countries to donate surplus doses, as soon as possible
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8:21“From COVAX’s perspective, we would like them as soon as possible,” said Gavi’s José Manuel Barroso, “and at the same time, I understand that governments want to be sure that they have enough for their own populations.”8:21