Launch and Scale-Up of Vaccines: Implications and Lessons from COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines were developed and distributed at a speed and scale never before seen in public health. Beyond saving lives and helping control the pandemic, this rapid rollout has implications that could improve the development and distribution of other life-saving vaccines, particularly for low and middle-income countries. In this event, moderated by Dr Krishna Udayakumar, panelists with diverse expertise will describe successes and barriers in the launch of COVID-19 vaccines and explore key lessons that can help improve vaccine development and access in LMICs. SPEAKERS Wenhui Mao Assistant Director, Programs Duke Global Health Innovation Center, Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University Imran Raza Mirza Global Lead COVID-19 Program, Health Specialist ACT-A/COVAX Program Group, UNICEF Ian Thornton Senior Program Officer Vaccine Access, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Krishna Udayakumar (moderator) Founding Director, Duke Global Health Innovation Center, Duke University Chizoba Barbara Wonodi Associate Scientist Global Disease Epidemiology and Control, International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health This is a hybrid event with both in-person and remote attendance options. Attendance in person is encouraged. Lunch will be available.