Project profile — Equitable access to therapeutics

This project supports the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A). It aims to help ensure equitable access to COVID-19 therapeutics, including novel antivirals and medical oxygen in Low-Income Countries (LICs) and Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Project activities include: (1) coordinating the procurement and delivery of COVID-19 antivirals; and (2) coordinating the procurement, delivery, and installation of medical oxygen facilities and supplies.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased equitable procurement and delivery of COVID-19 therapeutics; and (2) increased access to medical oxygen facilities and supplies.

The result achieved as of December 2023 through the support of the Canadian government and other international donors includes the provision of novel COVID-19 antivirals, medical oxygen facilities, and supplies to 74 countries.