[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Australia has confirmed it will participate in the COVAX purchasing mechanism, which involves the World Health Organisation, the vaccine alliance Gavi, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.
COVAX pools the resources of wealthier and poorer nations to create global demand for two billion vaccines, accelerating the development and distribution of a successful COVID vaccine or vaccines.
Australia’s participation means Australia and poorer nations in our region are far likelier to have early access to a vaccine, said Reverend Tim Costello.
“This announcement helps secure vaccines for Australian citizens, and people in vulnerable nations who have no hope of producing or purchasing vaccines on their own,” Reverend Costello said
