The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the addition of the MVA-BN vaccine to its prequalification list, marking the first vaccine against mpox to receive this designation.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have announced the establishment of a new Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic tests.
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“Addressing the current Mpox vaccine shortage and delivering vaccines to communities who need them now is of paramount importance,” emphasized Leila Pakkala, Director of UNICEF’s Supply Division. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of a swift and equitable vaccine allocation across the continent.