Examines how a potential new TB vaccine could be introduced in South Africa. Interviews with 26 stakeholders explored implementation priorities, target populations, vaccine price, cost-effectiveness, regulatory approval, financing, procurement, delivery logistics, vaccine acceptability and lessons from existing vaccination programmes.
The workshop aimed to align stakeholders on priority populations and delivery strategies for future TB vaccines, identify evidence needs to inform national policy decision-making, and outline actions required to ensure timely and equitable introduction.
IMF analysis reveals 51 countries with moderate-to-high risk of sovereign debt distress
and 9 countries in debt distress: unable to fulfill financial obligations to lenders. For many high-TB burden countries, yearly debt servicing now exceeds domestic revenue – forcing countries to cut
expenditure on health. Based on a literature review and engagement with World Bank/IMF, this
abstract presents a policy analysis of the implications of sovereign debt distress on TB vaccine
readiness and proposes debt relief and reform as innovative financial tools for creating fiscal space
for government investment in vaccine R&D and implementation