Global COVID-19 Access Program Facing ‘Financial Crisis’
Executive Summary
ACT-A, an initiative led by the World Health Organization and involving international health agencies, has significantly improved access to COVID-19 medical countermeasures in lower-income countries. However, further progress could be hindered by a funding shortfall, and ACT-A has urged donors to contribute their fair share.
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