Global stockpile will distribute mpox vaccines
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Gavi, an international organisation, will begin operating a global stockpile of mpox vaccines later this month to help countries respond to outbreaks.
The stockpile will function similarly to existing emergency supplies for diseases like yellow fever and cholera, providing vaccines to any country requesting them. Gavi will provide the vaccines without charge to countries receiving support from the organisation. Wealthier nations can also quickly obtain vaccines from the stockpile, but they will need to pay for the doses they receive.
The stockpile aims to ensure rapid and fair access to vaccines during mpox outbreaks, though limited supplies mean it is intended mainly for emergency responses. This new mechanism establishes a long-term system for distributing mpox vaccines, building on existing global health infrastructure. The organisation intends the stockpile to help address outbreaks more effectively and equitably around the world.
