The Biden-Harris Administration has outlined its strategy for global vaccine sharing, aiming to distribute at least 80 million U.S. vaccine doses worldwide by the end of June. President Biden emphasized the United States' role as a "vaccine arsenal" for the world, committing to donate vaccines from the U.S. supply and encouraging other nations to follow suit.
The plan includes donating 75% of these vaccines through COVAX, prioritizing regions such as Latin America, the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa. The remaining 25% will address immediate needs and surges globally.
"The allocation of this first tranche of donated doses reflects the desire of the United States to respond to all regions," stated the administration. This initial batch includes nearly 19 million doses distributed via COVAX: approximately 6 million for South and Central America, around 7 million for Asia, and about 5 million for Africa.
Additionally, approximately 6 million doses will be allocated based on regional priorities to countries including Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Ukraine, and others.
The administration has assured that vaccine donations will not be used as leverage for political favors but will prioritize countries with plans focusing on high-risk individuals like healthcare workers.
This initiative is part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to combat COVID-19 globally while adhering to regulatory requirements in both donor and recipient countries.