Key points
- The World Health Organization’s most recent Global Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy (1) sets for the essential actions Member States should consider following to reach COVID-19 vaccination targets.
- Vaccines should be deployed to high priority groups in settings where coverage (including boosters) is incomplete.
- Countries are advised to invest in research and development of vaccine products with improved attributes.
- Encourage equitable distribution and early availability of vaccine products with improved attributes for all countries through manufacturing agreements.
- Investigate the opportunity to develop delivery approaches for vaccination of adults.
- Strengthen health information systems to adequately monitor the progression of potential health emergencies and inform the timing and targets for policy decisions.
- Ensure the sustainability of the COVID-19 vaccination effort beyond 2022
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