UNICEF issues emergency tender for mpox vaccines to combat ongoing outbreak

UNICEF has announced the issuance of an emergency tender to procure mpox vaccines, aiming to curb the ongoing outbreak that has been declared a public health emergency by both the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Vaccination is a key strategy in controlling the spread of mpox, especially in countries hardest hit by the outbreak. Collaborative efforts to enhance vaccine access The emergency tender is part of a concerted effort involving UNICEF, Africa CDC, Gavi (the Vaccine Alliance), WHO, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and other key partners. These organizations are working together to increase vaccine access and ensure timely distribution, particularly to countries severely affected by mpox. The collaboration also aims to facilitate donations of vaccines from existing stockpiles in high-income countries, bolstering efforts to contain ongoing transmission. Conditional supply agreements to expedite distribution Under this emergency tender, UNICEF will establish conditional supply...