COVID GAP

COVID Collaborative and Duke University have launched the COVID Global Accountability Platform (COVID GAP). Collaborating with The Rockefeller Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and multiple supporters and data sources, COVID GAP is an independent, external accountability hub to track global progress on targets and commitments, including from the Global COVID-19 Summit, and to generate insights and recommendations to translate commitments and targets into life-saving action. COVID GAP is being co-designed with those it seeks to serve, and will empower low- and middle-income countries to identify and access the support they need.

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New Priorities to Maximize the Impact of the Global COVID-19 Response


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As the world transitions from emergency crisis response to sustainable pandemic control, COVID GAP, a joint venture between Collaborative and Duke University, just released a report outlining “New Priorities to Maximize the Global COVID-19 Response.” To save the most lives in a world of competing priorities and limited resources, the report recommends fully protecting – including with boosters and access to treatment – at-risk populations and incorporating COVID response efforts into primary health care.

APRIL 28, 2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Global Consortium of Leading Health Organizations Urges Shifts for Sustainable Post-Omicron COVID-19 Strategy


Prioritize country-led efforts to vaccinate the most vulnerable, build resilient health systems


Eleven leading health organizations from around the world released a joint declaration today highlighting urgent, actionable priorities to update the post-Omicron COVID-19 strategy for a more equitable and effective global pandemic response. These recommendations set clear expectations for global leaders coming together on May 12 for the Second Global COVID-19 Summit.

COVID GAP and Pandemic Action Network co-hosted a joint virtual convening, Global Call to Action: End the COVID-19 Crisis and Prevent the Next Pandemic, on March 29 along with Africa CDC; African Population and Health Research Center; Amref Health Africa; Andean Health Organization; Center for Indonesia’s Strategic Development Initiatives; College of Medicine, University of Ibadan; School of Public Health, Cayetano Heredia University; ONE Campaign; and WACI Health. The convening and report were supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The joint report, Seizing the Moment: Global Action to End the COVID-19 Crisis and Prevent the Next Pandemic, synthesizes the perspectives of diverse speakers — who were joined by over 400 participants from around the world — to identify top priorities to meet global needs at this stage of the pandemic and to build stronger, more resilient, and equitable systems for the future.

“The post-Omicron global strategy must evolve, and requires global solidarity, coordination, and commitment to address short- and long-term imperatives,” the report notes. “We can and must shift from an emergency crisis response to a strategy of sustainable pandemic control that strengthens resilient health systems and future preparedness.”

The report calls for four specific high-priority actions:

1. Accelerate equitable access to and acceptance of vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics.

The next phase of COVID-19 response requires accelerating vaccination — translating growing vaccine supply into shots in arms. Efforts must immediately prioritize fully vaccinating (including boosters) the most vulnerable and high-risk populations, including the elderly and health and other essential workers, to save the most lives, most quickly, as part of efforts to expand vaccination coverage. To complement vaccination, leaders must ensure equitable access to oral antivirals and diagnostics and prioritize the expansion of test-and-treat capabilities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

2. Support country-led and community-driven goals and priorities, with global support strengthening national and regional systems and advancing equity.

Global systems and coordination remain important, but global efforts should support national and regional goals and priorities, applying lessons from the past two years. Putting more power, authority, and design in the hands of communities will empower a more effective and equitable response — for COVID-19 and future health emergencies.

3. Build and invest now to pandemic proof the future for everyone, everywhere.

Global leaders must continue to fight the current threat while simultaneously investing in systems and structures to be prepared for the next global health emergency. This will require urgently mobilizing new and diversified funding. The world also needs stronger, more robust and equitable health systems everywhere to respond to health security crises and other population health needs.

4. Drive accountability at all levels and commit to global solidarity.

Leaders must be accountable for taking action — at all levels. But to drive accountability, governments and health institutions must disclose easy-to-access data and information, so the public can understand what is happening and follow up when leaders are falling behind.

The report further notes, “Above all, we must start thinking of the world as one. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to make clear that the health, well-being, and livelihoods of people around the world are interlinked.”

This consortium of global organizations will continue to collaborate to increase accountability for action and progress from key public and private stakeholders around the world.


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