Protecting One Nation Requires Protecting All Nations

On Septemeber 30, 2020, the CEO of the Gates Foundation Mark Suzman stated: 'The only way to fully protect one nation is to protect every nation. And countries and companies are stepping up in unprecedented ways to make sure that the tools to fight this disease are available, affordable, and accessible to everyone who needs them.'

Furthermore, 'the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator is the best shot we have for this. Created just 5-months ago, this collaboration is already delivering incredible results.'

As an example, a new agreement announced by the WHO on September 28, 2020, will provide 120 million rapid COVID-19 tests to low-and middle-income countries. With the Global Fund committing an initial US$50 million to enable countries to purchase the new tests.