Covid-19 vaccination in the Caribbean, the role of the private sector?
One year after the beginning of the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, vaccination efforts have started in most regions. However, for Caribbean countries, access to the vaccine and logistics to get the vaccine are still an issue. Coordination between regional organizations, the government and the private sector seems necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the different vaccination plans. What is at stake here is the economic recovery of these countries where tourism is the main activity.
Inter-American Development Bank President Mauricio Claver-Carone said Tuesday the bank is working closely with Latin American and Caribbean governments and the private sector to ensure a successful COVID-19 vaccine campaign.
“A few weeks ago, we announced that we would be mobilizing up to $1 billion dollars to support in three main areas. The first is to support the countries in the purchase of vaccine doses through multilateral mechanisms such as the COVAX Facility, as well as helping the self-financed participants and those subsidized in this joint purchase platform.” Claver-Carone said.
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