Simon Allan

Global Health Security Vaccines at @Gavi | Formerly COVAX | @DalbergTweet | MPH @LSHTM | Economics @Cambridge_Uni | Tweeting about Global Health | he/him

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

The #mpox virus continues to evolve. A more deadly strain has already killed 400+ people in the DRC in 2024. This week's approval of 2 vaccines in DRC + @BavarianNordic's decision to contribute initial doses to outbreak response efforts are much welcomed!

https://t.co/O14y8ef2zJ

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

This week, #COVAX delivered our 700 millionth dose. 2 weeks after we delivered our 600 millionth. 2 weeks after we delivered our 500 millionth. Many challenges overcome, many remaining (Omicron!), but supply is ramping up to ensure all countries have access to #COVID19 vaccines

[Aurélia Nguyen @AureliaFNguyen]

Despite challenges & setbacks, #COVAX has now delivered more than 700 million doses to 144 countries and territories around the world. Momentum is building and #COVAX – the largest & most complex vaccine roll-out in history – is working, representing multilateralism at its best.

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

This week, #COVAX delivered its 400 millionth dose in country, making it the 3rd biggest distributor of COVID-19 vaccines globally after China (2.2bn) and India (1.0bn). In October alone, COVAX shipped >100 million doses. You can track progress live here: https://t.co/5FbuZCz6H1

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

Two new deals announced today with @Sinovac and @ChinaSinopharm adding up to 550M doses to the #COVAX portfolio. Both vaccines have been granted EUL by @WHO, so vaccines will be available for delivery to countries almost immediately #OneWorldProtected https://t.co/xkUkQzX1zY

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

New publication on inequities in childhood vaccination in Kenya, written alongside @IfedayoTiffy and Kaja Abbas – looking at which children don’t get the full recommended course of vaccines, why, and what can be done about it @LSHTM @LSHTM_Vaccines https://t.co/iNFBeeMKNp

[Global Impact Club @globalimpact21]

Are you on @joinClubhouse? Come join @globalimpact21 @edielush @MichaelOreskes @hard_kimberly @BellaBlake2401 @ivanwese @simonallan11 @rebeccamkanter discussing how ‘Equity Saves Lives’: @GlobalGoalsCast conversation. Access via: https://t.co/At9J5UcFwx #SDG3 #SDG10 #globalgoals

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

Happy to announce we’ve signed a deal with #Novavax for 350M doses (including variant-adapted vaccines, if needed). Deliveries will start to #COVAX countries later this year, as soon as the vaccine receives regulatory approval from #WHO #OneWorldProtected https://t.co/lerxaKWUvR

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

France kicks off a key path towards COVID-19 vaccine equity with donation of 100k doses to #COVAX (+400k more by June), following pledges by @jacindaardern 🇳🇿(+1.6mn) and @sanchezcastejon 🇪🇸(+7.5mn). All this will boost the 2bn doses that COVAX will deliver in 2021. Who's next..?

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

On the first anniversary of the creation of the Access to COVID-19 Tools @ACTAccelerator, President @EmmanuelMacron announced that France will donate #COVID19 vaccine doses from its domestic supply to #COVAX! https://t.co/qOqViSUDhW

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

Another milestone on the bumpy but unwavering march for #VaccineEquity. Since the first international delivery to Ghana seven weeks ago, more than 100 countries have now received doses through #COVAX. Day-by-day, little-by-little, the march continues.

https://t.co/ks1Sj4DNk4

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

This is it. The next step in a journey that started just 8 months ago. Ghana receives the first shipment of #COVAX doses in what will be the largest and most rapid vaccine rollout in history. Follow @Gavi’s live blog for real-time updates https://t.co/SlP2Tuxbur

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

A huge boost for #COVAX today from the G7! New funds from 🇪🇺+🇩🇪+🇺🇸 plus commitments from 🇬🇧+🇫🇷 to share their extra vaccine doses through the COVAX Facility to help all countries get vaccinated as soon as possible
https://t.co/Oz5Fz8Jgu8

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

We’re delighted to welcome significant pledges for #COVAX from Germany, the European Union, the United States and others! https://t.co/R6vnxdr9O0

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

133 LMICs will now have access to 120mn affordable rapid diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2, with rollout starting next month. A huge win for the #ACTAccelerator. A win for the fight against #COVID19. And a win for #multilateralism. Congrats to all involved!

https://t.co/noAnugvW8d

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

For those with questions about #COVAX and what it means for #COVID19 vaccines, check out this short Q&A

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

What’s the latest on Gavi, @CEPIvaccines and @WHO efforts to make sure #COVID19 vaccines reach the most vulnerable – wherever they are in the world? Here’s everything you need to know about #COVAX: https://t.co/CabeWcyOoM

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

Proud to announce that @MedAccessUK today announced a $50M guarantee with @UNICEF to help it secure access to much needed #COVID19 supplies for low- and middle-income countries https://t.co/3hYCmFjj1P

[MedAccess @MedAccessUK]

We need to ensure that patients and healthcare workers everywhere have everything they need to beat #COVID19.

That’s why we’re partnering with @UNICEF to increase global access to lifesaving supplies.

➡️ https://t.co/AWUNi3Aetf

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

Great report from Ari and the team at @DalbergTweet on the increasing threat from zoonotic diseases, and what can be done to prevent them.

*Spoiler*: Eliminate deforestation, stop unsustainable land conversion, and halt high-risk wildlife trade
#4Nature4Us @WWF

[Arianna Freschi @Ari_fres]

Excited to share this report we authored with @WWF on growing pressures on nature and the increasing risk of pandemics #COVID19 #4Nature4Us @DalbergTweet

Discover more: https://t.co/pgnVqOilov

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

For those struggling to understand #WhitePrivilege: A thought experiment. Last month, predominantly WHITE armed protesters entered Michigan's State Capitol building. Now, imagine the response of the police (+ others) if these protesters were BLACK. THAT is white privilege #BLM

[Senator Dayna Polehanki @SenPolehanki]

Directly above me, men with rifles yelling at us. Some of my colleagues who own bullet proof vests are wearing them. I have never appreciated our Sergeants-at-Arms more than today. #mileg

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

We are thrilled to announce that our goal has been achieved and surpassed! Thank you to all our incredible donors for reaching a total figure of US$ 8.8 billion! #GVS2020

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

Agenda for the (virtual) Global Vaccine Summit 2020 is now out. Tune in on Thurs from 1300 UK time to keep track of @gavi replenishment, their work on vaccine equity, and the latest announcements on #COVID19. Because #VaccinesWork #GVS2020 https://t.co/zugF8y0KJJ

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

She’s done it again. @NourSharara and team have just launched a new website providing all the facts on #COVID19. Got questions? Finding conflicting answers? Submit it on their site to get an actual expert response. Currently in English, French, and Hindi. https://t.co/W8eW23g7LH

[Simon Allan @simonallan11]

If you’re interested in how we get out of this, @LSHTM and @LSHTM_Vaccines are hosting a webinar today at 1300 BST on progress towards a #COVID19 vaccine and the impact on routine immunization programmes in LMICs. Great line-up! #WIW2020 #VaccinesWork https://t.co/3wme67ndfY