New WHO Report Calls for Bold Actions on TB Vaccine Access
A new WHO report, released during the G20 Health Ministers Meeting in Limpopo, South Africa, urges strong financing and access strategies to deliver novel tuberculosis (TB) vaccines to adolescents and adults in countries with high TB burdens.
Report Overview
Entitled "Catalysing solutions for equitable global access for sustainable financing for novel tuberculosis vaccines for adults and adolescents," the report provides a unique analysis of potential barriers, bottlenecks, and market dynamics that may affect timely and fair access to these vaccines.
“New TB vaccines have the potential to save millions of lives faster and change the course of the epidemic,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO. “By harnessing the power of science, partnership and finance, we can realize our shared vision to end TB.”
Development and Leadership
The report was produced by the TB Vaccine Accelerator Council’s Finance and Access Working Group, co-led by WHO, the Government of South Africa, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Key Recommendations
To ensure sustainable and equitable access worldwide, the report highlights six priority actions:
- Develop catalytic financing instruments
- Generate evidence at the country level
- Mobilize adequate funding
- Advocate for regional vaccine manufacturing in high-burden areas
- Encourage market transparency
The report stresses the importance of coordinated efforts to overcome challenges and accelerate the availability of TB vaccines, aiming to transform global TB control efforts.
“By harnessing the power of science, partnership and finance, we can realize our shared vision to end TB.”
Author’s summary: The WHO urges decisive financing and collaborative strategies to ensure equitable global access to novel TB vaccines, targeting high-burden countries to save millions of lives and end the epidemic.
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