WHO policy brief: Reaching COVID-19 vaccination targets, 14 September 2022

Overview

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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