Assessing perceptions of establishing a vaccine pooled procurement mechanism for the Western Pacific Region.

ABSTRACT: This study explored the demand and interest among countries in the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region (WPR) to establish and participate in a regional vaccine pooled procurement mechanism. National counterparts affiliated with Ministries of Health that are involved in the national procurement of vaccines within the WPR were identified and invited to complete surveys. Out of 80 counterparts invited, 17 (21%) responded, representing 13 of the 27 WPR countries. Five countries expressed interest in participating in a regional pooled procurement mechanism, 3 expressed lack of interest and 5 did not respond to the question. Preferred characteristics of the procurement mechanism, included flexible participation (i.e. non-compulsory), payment in local currency before receipt of goods

SUBMITTER: Abou-Nader A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021624 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature