Following the UAE’s multilateral in-kind contribution and commitment to UNICEF to support COVAX in its global vaccine distribution efforts, the HOPE Consortium and UNICEF have entered into an agreement to support delivery of 65 ultra-cold freezers to Africa. The freezers are necessary for COVID-19 vaccines requiring ultra-cold storage and to enable African nations to efficiently absorb incoming vaccine supplies recently donated by the United States of America. However, many nations face logistical limitations in their capacity to receive and safely store the temperature-sensitive vaccine supplies. Etleva Kadilli, Director of UNICEF’s Supply Division, said: “These deliveries of ultra-cold freezers mark an important step towards equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. This is a major area of expertise where the HOPE Consortium brings together global leaders in logistics, technology, and supply chains

Source: The North Africa Journal December 28, 2021 08:33 UTC