March 09, 2021

US COVAX Pledge Is 'Down Payment On A Larger Strategy'-Devex

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration announced last month a $4 billion commitment to COVAX, the global COVID-19 vaccine distribution facility, which will be followed by a broader strategy to strengthen health systems, according to one of Biden’s top advisers. The $4 billion was split in half. The first $2 billion “tranche” is intended “just to get vaccines out the door,” national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday. “The other $2 billion, we are seeking to leverage contributions from countries around the world, not just for straightforward vaccine delivery, but vaccine delivery in the context of building up and strengthening the capacity of health systems,” he said at an event hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Devex, 03/09/2021