00:00I'm pleased to announce that as of today 172 countries are now engaging with the COVAX Global Vaccines Facility
00:08which has both the largest and most diverse COVID-19 vaccine portfolio in the world.
00:16At present there are nine vaccines that are part of this dynamic portfolio.
00:22More is urgently needed to continue to move the portfolio forward.
00:27The goal of the mechanism is to deliver at least 2 billion doses of safe, effective vaccines by the end
00:35of 2021.
00:37As governments invest trillions into economic stimulus, the COVAX facility offers a huge return on investment.
00:48There is light at the end of the tunnel.
00:51When there will be limited supply, it's important to provide the vaccine to those at highest risk around the world.
01:00This includes health workers as they are on the front lines in this pandemic
01:05and critical to saving lives and stabilizing the overall health system.
01:11It also includes people over 65 years old and those with certain diseases that put them at higher risk of
01:19dying from COVID-19.
01:21Thank you.
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