Mastercard Foundation and the Africa CDC’s $1.3 Billion Vaccine Push
The Mastercard Foundation is deploying $1.5 billion in partnership with the Africa CDC to save the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Africa, hastening the continent’s economic recovery. This bold partnership ensures vaccine equity for Africa by purchasing vaccines for more than 65 million people, supporting the delivery of vaccinations to millions more, and integrating into and supporting the delivery of routine immunization, ensuring the strengthening of African public health systems. Reeta Roy, President and CEO, Mastercard Foundation, spoke with Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of The Africa CDC, about the new initiative and to the time to ensure vaccine equity is now.