Gate’s grant to fund Syringe production

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 4, 2021 | 5:12 PM GMT

The Gates Foundation is the latest international donor offering to address the looming shortage of syringes for Covid-19 vaccination in Africa.

This comes amid warning from the World Health Organization, WHO, that the shortage of crucial commodities such as ‘syringes’ was slowing the rollout of Covid-19 vaccination campaign in the continent.

Kenyan company Revital Healthcare is licensed to manufacture the syringes and will now benefit from a the $4m, (£2.

9m) grant from the Gates Foundation.

The WHO and Unicef have predicted a shortfall of up to 2.

2 billion syringes needed to administer the Covid-19 vaccines as well as other ‘routine immunisations’ in 2022.

The shortage is mainly for the ones needed for the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.

Currently less than 10% of Africa’s population is fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq
Gate’s grant to fund Syringe production

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.