WHO urges: Improve pandemic response, don't wait for vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific region urged countries on Tuesday, August 18, to continue improving their pandemic response efforts rather than relying solely on a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Takeshi Kasai, WHO's regional director, expressed optimism about the rapid development of vaccines but also cautioned that production capacity may not meet global demand.
Kasai emphasized the need for countries to enhance their current responses instead of waiting for vaccines to become available.
WHO, along with partner groups, established the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator and its COVAX initiative to ensure fair vaccine distribution among nations.
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