Derrick Sim

Managing Director - Vaccine Markets and Health Security at Gavi | Advancing vaccine equity and access

[Dr Sania Nishtar @SaniaNishtar]

As we observe the impacts of #climatechange on health the next pandemic is a matter of when, not if. @GaviDerrick and I were pleased to talk to @TheGPMB co-chairs @KolindaGK and @JoyPhumaphi_ to express @Gavi ‘s commitment to their vital work and to share our experiences responding to #COVID19, #mpox and other emergencies:

[Channel Africa @channelafrica1]

[On-Air]
About 331 000 doses of the world's first @WHO recommended malaria vaccine landed in Yaoundé, Cameroon. @GaviDerrick managing Director for Vaccine Markets & Health Security @gavi discusses with @peterndoro & @AurelieKalenga

#RiseandShine #ChannelAfrica

[Global Health Strategies @GHS]

Reminder: #COVID19 is still hospitalizing people. @mvakerkhove emphasized, "We have ample evidence & studies upon studies of the protective effects of vaccines in preventing hospitalizations, severe disease & deaths. So it really remains critical that people get vaccinated."

[Derrick Sim @GaviDerrick]

Covid has contributed to excess deaths over the last 3 years, unsurprisingly. And in 2023 too - which may surprise some. Covid still causing serious illness in those at risk. Boosters are important for those at high risk and supported by #COVAX @gavi #VaccinesWork

[Prof Brendan Crabb @CrabbBrendan]

C0VID & excess deaths: The last 3 years have seen a very big increase in total deaths in the world.

As this analysis from The Economist shows, C0VID is responsible for basically all of it.

2022 worse than 2020

XS death rates still high in 2023

https://t.co/8JaptlHIZ9

[Derrick Sim @GaviDerrick]

Importance of building, investing and preparing before a pandemic

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO's new Chief Scientist @JeremyFarrar explains the importance of investing, preparing and building trust to tackle future pandemics.

#WHA76

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

Gavi has been delighted to welcome many Ministers of Health and delegations to Geneva during #WHA76. Today, Paraguay Minister of Health, Julio Borba joined @GaviDerrick for a productive discussion on Paraguay’s participation in the COVAX Facility

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

The pandemic exposed the urgent need to diversify global vaccine manufacturing. At the Global Vaccine Impact Conference, co-hosted by @SpainMFA, leaders such as @nsanzimanasabin will convene to help build a vibrant African vaccine manufacturing industry

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

"The ultimate solution to both sustainable OCV supply and #cholera control lies in our collective ability to step up our efforts on prevention programmes" - @GaviDerrick.

[Gavi, l'Alliance du Vaccin @gavi_fr]

📢@GaviDerrick : « La bonne nouvelle, c’est que nous disposons de doses pour répondre à toutes les demandes d’urgence malgré l’augmentation des flambées épidémiques. Mais cette tendance souligne la nécessité de prévenir les épidémies avant qu’elles ne se produisent ».

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

We're excited to strengthen our partnership with The @_AfricanUnion Commission with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to increase access and accelerate the uptake of lifesaving vaccines across member states: https://t.co/KlDwmo61be @MinataSAMATE @AfricaCDC @JeanKaseya2

[Derrick Sim @GaviDerrick]

Looking forward to working closer with ⁦@AfricaCDC⁩ ⁦@_AfricanUnion⁩ to increase vaccination and incentivize sustainable vaccine manufacturing in Africa under this MOU with ⁦@gavi⁩ https://t.co/dSe8vdzHDX

[CEPI @CEPIvaccines]

📢 New Request for Proposals: CEPI is seeking a partnership to help leverage + strengthen West Africa's research ecosystem to support regional vaccine R&D against disease outbreaks.

Could this be you? Read the full Request to learn more and how to apply⏬https://t.co/5tSZemBcej

[Derrick Sim @GaviDerrick]

@dr_zelalem inspired us to be “voice for the voiceless” and be the catalyst for strengthening Immunisation - particularly for reaching zero dose children and protecting girls and women - at the Stocktake on Covid-19 Vaccination and Integration with @gavi @UNICEF @WHO @FMoHealth

[UNICEF Ethiopia @UNICEFEthiopia]

Happening now: The Global Stock-Taking Event!
Global leaders are collaborating to enhance COVID-19 delivery by focusing on vaccine integration into PHC. UNICEF Rep. @Aboukampo commends the COVID Vaccine Delivery Partnership to ensure equitable vaccine access for all.

[Derrick Sim @GaviDerrick]

In Addis Ababa with Her Excellency Minister of Health and @gavi Board Member @lia_tadesse discussing #COVID19 vaccination and integration with primary healthcare and vaccination programs - with @RichardMihigo @FMoHealth

[Derrick Sim @GaviDerrick]

Great to hear how countries like Solomon Islands protected their communities from #COVID19 Many had competing health priorities and weakened health systems due to the pandemic. Pleased that targeted support, from  @Gavi  @WHO @UNICEF helped countries.

[Derrick Sim @GaviDerrick]

With over $1bn in funds committed by @Gavi, this investment in countries' health systems will be felt for years to come. Read more about the impact: 
https://t.co/OYIFe5EqoB

[Derrick Sim @GaviDerrick]

Excited to kick-off the Global Stocktake on #COVID19 vaccine delivery with our #COVDP partners @WHO @UNICEF hosted in Addis Ababa by Her Excellency Minister of Health @lia_tadesse and   @FMoHealth - with  @TedChaiban @RichardMihigo @AfricaCDC

[Derrick Sim @GaviDerrick]

49% have digitised health data; 46% have integrated COVID-19 vaccination into routine Immunization; and 33% have upscaled vaccine supply chain capacity.