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[Thread] Most of Africa & the world’s poorest countries likely to get initial #COVAX #COVID19vaccines free in a major policy shift. Will it be enough? Here’s what we know. MT @thecontinent_ bit.ly/3a0uz2q

2/6 When #COVAX emerged last year as the world’s only plan to guaranteeing poorer countries a shot at securing any #COVID19vaccine, it promised free jabs for the poorest nations only to later institute subsidies of up to US$2 per dose for most countries. bit.ly/3a0uz2q

3/6 Now, #COVAX has committed to providing initial doses of #COVID19vaccines for free if funding pans out. This would apply to every country in Africa except for Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles & South Africa. #COVID19sa

4/6 Free #COVID19vaccine doses will be distributed until that funding runs out, says Gavi. Once donor-funding for free jabs is exhausted, most poorer countries will have to subsidise their #COVAX #COVID19 doses. bit.ly/3a0uz2q

5/6 Gavi says it’s working with development banks to streamline how countries apply for both jabs from #COVAX & funding for these jabs. So far, COVAX has secured 2b #COVID19vaccine doses & raised US$6-billion in donor funding. #COVID19 bit.ly/3a0uz2q

6/6 If GAVI is successful it could cover eventually cover 27% of people in the world's poorest countries with #COVID19Vaccine But will it be enough? Check out this piece by @_HassanF dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/20…