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| Friday 23 April, 2021 Please find enclosed the link of the WHO Director-General's statement as well as other materials from the ACT-Accelerator Anniversary Virtual Event on 23 April: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-on-covid-19-23-april-2021 - When COVID-19 emerged almost 16 months ago, we knew that we already had effective tools to prevent infections and save lives, in the form of fundamental public health measures. But we also knew that we would need new tools: diagnostics to test for this new virus, therapeutics to treat it, and vaccines to prevent it.
- A year ago, WHO and the many partners who have joined us today came together to launch a unique initiative: the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator.
- The ACT Accelerator was conceived with two aims: the rapid development of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics; and equitable access to those tools.
- The first objective has been achieved. But we have a long way to go on the second objective. Around the world, people are dying because they’re not vaccinated, they’re not tested, and they’re not treated. The ACT Accelerator needs 19 billion US dollars this year.
Media briefing audio file (length 1hr 47 mins):
http://terrance.who.int/mediacentre/presser/WHO-AUDIO_Emergencies_Coronavirus_Press_Conference_23APR2021.mp3 News edit: (length: 05mins41)
https://who.canto.global/b/JCON5 Media assets and information on COVID-19
https://who.canto.global/v/coronavirus RELATED LINKS ACT-Accelerator one year on The ACT-Accelerator marks its first anniversary today with a special report on the global alliance’s progress against the COVID-19 pandemic. The “ACT Now, ACT Together: 2021 Impact Report” details the major scientific advances that have been made to confront the new disease, along with the history-making collaboration of global health organizations, governments, foundations, civil society, scientists and the private sector.  |
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