Washington DC, 3 September 2022 (TDI): The United States donated 1,033,110 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Malawi, Mauritania, Namibia, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Over the past two weeks, the United States partnered with @gavi #COVAX to donate 1,033,110 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Malawi, Mauritania, Namibia, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Learn more: https://t.co/1BRAFjFv6e pic.twitter.com/KnuaaQJ3em
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 3, 2022
The United States is dedicated to spearheading the worldwide response to the COVID-19 pandemic, amassing a global arsenal of vaccinations, and assisting all nations in their recovery efforts.
Moreover, the United States is re-engaging with the World Health Organization, bolstering vaccine confidence, and supporting the worldwide distribution of safe and effective vaccines via COVAX.
It is also developing international vaccine manufacturing capabilities and revamping the Global Health Security Architecture.
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President Biden stated on June 10 that the United States will acquire and provide 500 million doses of Pfizer vaccines through COVAX to 92 low and middle-income countries and African Union.
President Biden said on May 17 that the United States would send 80 million doses of vaccine to the world by the end of June 2022.
On April 15, the United States and Gavi co-hosted the “One World Protected” pledge event, which drew leaders from around the world.
Furthermore, they reviewed the progress made to date to ensure equitably and accelerated global delivery of the COVID-19 vaccines.
They made the investment case for contributions to COVAX and urged countries and the private sector to make new commitments and mobilize additional resources.
Consequently, Governments and the commercial sector have pledged more than $300 million in financial donations, millions of safe and effective vaccines to be distributed through COVAX, and further in-kind support.
US Assistance in Sub – Saharan Africa
The United States collaborates with partners in sub-Saharan Africa to enhance access to and delivery of health services, and support more accountable and democratic institutions.
The United States also works towards launching businesses and fostering an environment conducive to private investment, and prevent conflict, and fortifying communities.
In recent years, USAID and the U.S. Department of State gave $8.5 billion in aid to 47 sub-Saharan African nations and eight regional projects.
