COVAX-19 mechanism. (Artwork: ABC News) In 2020, the Mechanism of “Global Access to Vaccines Against Covid-19” (COVAX for short) was established to help all countries have the opportunity to have quick, equitable and equal access to vaccines. prevent Covid-19. However, the goals of the above initiative are being “missed” due to lack of capital and selfishness of some developed countries. Launched in 2020, COVAX aims to buy two billion doses of vaccine to distribute to countries supporting the fight against Covid-19 before the end of 2021. However, the above ambitious plan is at risk of bankruptcy when Statistics show that, so far, only 68 million doses of vaccine from COVAX have been delivered, reaching 3.4% of the plan. Meanwhile, by the end of May 2021, there were 1.5 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine distributed worldwide, but only about 0.3% of them reached countries with low income. low input. World health experts point out that the disappointing results mentioned above are not due to the lack of efforts by the people in charge of the COVAX program of the World Health Organization (WHO), but mainly due to a lack of funding. There is a shortage of vaccine supplies, and rich countries are unwilling to share vaccines with poor countries. COVAX is intended to be a not-for-profit financial attraction structure. Accordingly, rich countries contribute financially to research many different vaccines at the same time to find some effective vaccines, and then provide them for free to 92 low-income countries who cannot afford to buy them. vaccine against Covid-19. For this mechanism to work, there needs to be enough rich countries to invest and commit to receive vaccines through COVAX. However, in reality, this initiative did not receive the necessary funds to support research and purchase the vaccine in the early stages. Even, many rich countries have signed contracts to buy vaccines individually with manufacturers such as Pfizer, Moderna, delaying the implementation of contracts for large-scale production of vaccines in 2021 under the COVAX mechanism. A major problem hindering COVAX’s vaccine supply efforts is the tight supply of vaccines. Part of the reason for this is the serious epidemic situation in India. The main vaccine supplier for COVAX is the Serum Institute of India, which is producing the AstraZeneca vaccine. However, with the outbreak of the disease, the planned supply of vaccine for COVAX had to be diverted to serve India’s domestic demand. WHO and the Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi, representing the organizations initiating the COVAX Mechanism, have just issued a statement stating that an additional $2 billion is needed to increase the coverage of immunization programs to nearly 30 million. %. To secure vaccine delivery this year and early 2022, COVAX needs the above amount before June 2 to close the supply. According to the original target, COVAX is expected to provide two billion doses of vaccine to countries in 2021 and 1.8 billion doses in early 2022. “Financial bottlenecks” are hindering goals and efforts COVAX’s vaccine delivery force. COVAX initiative managers also warn that, if the current emergency shortage of a Covid-19 vaccine is not addressed, “the consequences could be dire.” The above fact shows that COVAX’s “vaccine for everyone” and “leave no country behind” plan are being delayed. This is not only a problem of COVAX founders and managers, but a big global problem. Because, variants of this virus and new waves of epidemics can enter and re-emerge in developed countries at any time. The only way for humanity to win the current pandemic together is for governments and people of countries, especially developed countries, to share difficulties, distribute vaccines appropriately, and join hands to fight Covid-19.

The number of visitors to Da Nang this year is quite small. (Photo: Danang Viewers) On holidays, but the number of people coming to the 29-3 Park to have fun is quite small. Most people gather near the lake to cool off, fish, walk,… (Photo: Nhat Trinh) Da Nang people and tourists are aware of disease prevention: People limit going out, everyone who has to go out wears masks, shops and cafes are empty compared to the holidays… Going to the park to play but still not leaving the familiar mask. (Photo: Nhat Trinh) In front of the game areas in the park, there are instructions on epidemic prevention. (Photo: Nhat Trinh) Interestingly, on major roads such as Dien Bien Phu, Le Duan, Truong Chinh… the number of people and vehicles in traffic is not crowded, so the street is even… more open than on normal days. Dien Bien Phu Street, in front of the park gate 29-3 on the afternoon of May 1. (Photo: Nhat Trinh) Le Do Street usually has to move little by little, now the road is clear and clear. (Photo: Nhat Trinh) Most people participating in traffic or visiting tourist attractions seriously obey the wearing of masks. (Photo: Nhat Trinh) Visitors to sightseeing places all comply with regulations on wearing masks and keeping a safe distance. (Photo: Danang Viewers) One of the reasons why Da Nang this year is less crowded than usual is that the city has decided to stop all cultural and artistic activities during the holidays to strengthen the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic. Official letter requesting to suspend all mass gathering activities throughout the City. In particular, the event that made the fans regret the most was The Rap Show . Rap program brings together famous Vietnamese rappers such as Wowy, Binz, De Choat, Tlinh, Hieuthuhai, G.Ducky, MCK… and runner-up – rapper Lona Kieu Loan. However, instead of taking place on the evening of April 30 as scheduled, the program had to be postponed. The Rap Show also had to be postponed, making the fans extremely regretful. Similar to Da Nang, Hoi An is also empty on this holiday. Most tourists at this time are concerned about the disease problem, so most people limit their movement outside much. Empty street in Hoi An. (Photo: Nam Duyen) Restaurants in Hoi An are empty. (Photo: Nam Duyen) The ferry pier is gloomy. (Photo: Nam Duyen)