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Critical prerequisites for Covid-19 vaccine acceleration: A developing economy perspective.
Hinson, Robert E; Hein, Wolfgang; Tettey, Louis N; Nartey, Betty A; Harant, Anne; Struck, Nicole S; Fobil, Julius N.
  • Hinson RE; University of Ghana Business School Accra Ghana.
  • Hein W; North-West University Business School South Africa.
  • Tettey LN; German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) University of Hamburg Hamburg Germany.
  • Nartey BA; University of Ghana Business School Accra Ghana.
  • Harant A; School of Public Health University of Ghana Accra Ghana.
  • Struck NS; German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) University of Hamburg Hamburg Germany.
  • Fobil JN; Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine Hamburg Germany.
J Public Aff ; 21(4): e2723, 2021 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1320081
ABSTRACT
This study aims to explore the critical prerequisites for accelerating the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in developing countries by using Ghana as a case study. A qualitative study method and content analysis approach was used. In-depth interviews were conducted with health experts from the Ghana Health Service, World Health Organization (WHO), AstraZeneca, Novartis, and Medtronic Inc. in Ghana. Our analysis of data revealed that new structures, committees, advisory bodies and lines of communication in government evolved during this pandemic and are underlying the current strategy development and decision-making on COVID-19 vaccines. The interviews gave insights into six major factors that will aid COVID-19 vaccine acceleration in Ghana. These factors are (1) Access to vaccines through delivery, (2) national manufacturing of vaccines, (3) choosing the best vaccine candidates, (4) financial resources, (5) transparency, and (6) vaccine roll-out and administration. These results could guide policymakers and other relevant stakeholders in prioritizing activities that will aid COVID-19 vaccine acceleration in Ghana and other lower-middle-income countries, tailored to their specific context. As a recommendation, the Ghanaian government should embrace a multisectoral synergy approach to fight the disease. The study also provides insights into how vaccine adoption can be accelerated in the case of future pandemics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Qualitative research Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: J Public Aff Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Qualitative research Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: J Public Aff Year: 2021 Document Type: Article