Unicef issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit nations

The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has issued an emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries in collaboration with the Gavi vaccine alliance, Africa CDC and the World Health Organisation, the organisations said in a joint statement on Saturday.

Depending on the production capacity of manufacturers, agreements for up to 12 million doses through 2025 can be made, according to the statement.

Under the tender, Unicef will set up conditional supply agreements with vaccine manufacturers, the statement said.