The CEPI, created in 2017, not only seeks to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, but also with other infectious diseases.
Living a world without pandemics is a future that may seem distant to many, but the billionaire Bill Gates wants to make sure it’s possible.
In an article written by the businessman and posted on your website, Gates explains that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic can only be achieved when life-saving vaccines and antivirals are available to everyone. In his text he refers to the rapid transmission of the omicron variant.
“That is why the Gates Foundation is renewing its investment in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). I am excited to announce a commitment of $150 million for his future work on COVID and beyond,” wrote the millionaire.
The CEPI, created in 2017, not only seeks to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, but also with other infectious diseases, such as malaria and polio. According to Gates, this organization makes sure that vaccines reach countries with fewer resources. In addition, he stated that he is the leader of COVAX, the global effort to distribute COVID vaccines to countries that need it.
“The most significant innovation of this pandemic was mRNA vaccines, which became available less than a year after the causes of the virus were identified. CEPI began funding COVID vaccines just days after the virus was detected outside of China,” Gates said.
The Microsoft founder also explained that he is working on a book about what the world needs to do to avoid the next pandemic. One of his key points is that we should be ready to develop a new vaccine in sufficient quantities for everyone, in just 6 months after a possible pandemic is detected. “CEPI is a crucial factor in reaching that goal,” Gates said. “Investing in organizations like CEPI will bring us closer to a world without pandemics,” he concluded. (I)
Source: Eluniverso
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