ADB allocates $20M for developing members' COVID-19 vaccine access

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated $20.3 million in technical assistance to help its developing member-countries access and distribute COVID-19 vaccines.

The funds will support vaccine-related health system assessments and the development of country readiness plans, enabling equitable and efficient distribution.

ADB's technical assistance aims to strengthen vaccine cold chain logistics, infection control, supply and skills of health workers, risk communications, and real-time data capturing and monitoring.