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The crisis in vaccine supply: a framework for action
A Batson1, P Evans, J B Milstien
1Global Programme on Vaccines, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
Vaccine
|August 1, 1994
Summary
Global immunization programs face funding challenges for vaccine supply due to rising costs and shifting donor priorities. A new framework helps categorize countries to analyze and address vaccine supply needs for sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Vaccinology
Background:
- Immunization programs have protected over 80% of children globally against six major vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Current challenges include a funding crisis for vaccine supply, driven by changing donor priorities, increased vaccine prices, and rising demand.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a framework for analyzing and addressing vaccine supply challenges in diverse country contexts.
- To guide the creation of strategies for strengthening national vaccine supply systems and ensuring sustainable vaccine access.
Main Methods:
- The Task Force on Situation Analysis for Vaccine Supply (TFSA) of the Children's Vaccine Initiative (CVI) developed a country-grouping framework.
- This framework categorizes countries based on population, national wealth, and vaccine production capacity to analyze vaccine supply systems.
Main Results:
- The framework enables a logical division of countries, facilitating tailored analysis of vaccine supply needs and potential solutions.
- It has supported the development of strategies to enhance national vaccine supply systems.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework provides essential guidance for governments, donors, and development agencies.
- It aims to ensure the objective of sustainable vaccine supply for global immunization efforts.