Thread by @DrEricDing

💡8 BILLION DOSES IN ONE YEAR—it is possible! Here is how to globally produce over 8 billion mRNA #COVID19 vaccine doses by May 2022–enough to cover 80% of 🌍—for $36.6 billion.

➡️8 bil doses for just $4.58 per dose 👀

@Maybarduk @ZoltanKis85 @zainrizvi citizen.org/article/how-to…

2) “First, we describe the production process for mRNA vaccines, noting in particular the significant advantages of cell-free production. Crucially, mRNA production facilities can be smaller, cheaper, and faster to establish….”

3) “Many more manufacturing facilities can also be retrofitted to produce mRNA vaccines, compared to other kinds of vaccines, given both the small scale and “closed” nature of the process.

4) “Second, we discuss the practical steps required to setup mRNA facilities in six months, including technology transfer and capacity building.

5) “Finally, we describe the raw materials, consumables, personnel, and facilities required to produce eight billion drug substance doses within an additional six months and costs, vial and filling line requirements for drug product manufacturing.

6) “Together, we describe how the world could produce eight billion doses in one year.”

➡️ It is possible. It is a matter of human collective willpower and ingenuity and cooperation.