Vaccine Alliance To Fund Global Stockpile Of Ebola Vaccines

The video discusses a stockpile of 500,000 Ebola vaccines, a $178 million investment, available for free to poor and middle-income countries, with funding for vaccine campaigns. Wealthier countries must pay for access. Gavi, a public-private partnership, and WHO are involved in the vaccine's approval, ensuring quality and safety standards. The vaccine, manufactured by Merck, received European Commission approval. The current Ebola outbreak in Congo, ongoing since August, has caused over 2200 deaths, making it the second deadliest outbreak.

What is the estimated investment for the Ebola vaccine stockpile?

• $178 million

• $100 million

• $250 million

• $200 million

Which organization is a part of the public-private partnership Gavi?

• The World Health Organization

• NATO

• UNESCO

• The Red Cross

What does WHO's pre-qualification of the vaccine signify?

• It meets quality and safety standards

• It is the first vaccine ever made

• It is the most expensive vaccine

• It is only for wealthy countries

Which company manufactures the new Ebola vaccine?

• Pfizer

• Johnson & Johnson

• Merck

• AstraZeneca

How many deaths has the current Ebola outbreak in Congo caused?

• Over 1000

• Over 1500

• Over 2200

• Over 3000