How are countries preparing for #COVID19 vaccinesโ“

With careful planning & support from WHO, @UNICEF, @gavi & partners, countries ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ can ensure that they have all the resources they need to safely deliver COVID-19 vaccines. More in detail ๐Ÿ‘‡bit.ly/3b9nZZj
How can countries get #COVID19 vaccines from the COVAX Facilityโ“

9โƒฃ2โƒฃ low- & middle-income economies are able to access COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility Advance Market Commitment (AMC). Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3b9nZZj Image
Countries have developed National Deployment & Vaccination Plans (NDVP) to prepare for #COVID19 vaccines introduction.

Once an NDVP is reviewed & approved, and other requirements met - that country can be allocated vaccines from the #COVAX Facility.๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3b9nZZj Image
The National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (NDVP) is an operational plan to implement & monitor #COVID19 vaccination rollout in a country.

More in detail ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3b9nZZj
Why did countries develop a NDVPโ“

Developing an NDVP helps countries

1โƒฃ prepare for #COVID19 vaccination
2โƒฃ identify resource needs
3โƒฃ streamline the process for introducing vaccines

More in detail ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3b9nZZj

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