WHO says US ending mRNA vaccine contracts a ‘significant blow’
Summary
The U.S. government, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is ending 22 federal contracts for mRNA vaccine development. The World Health Organization (WHO) states this decision is a setback for vaccine technology. The contracts' termination affects various companies and involves projects totaling nearly $500 million.Key Facts
- The U.S. is terminating 22 contracts related to mRNA vaccine development.
- This decision impacts projects worth about $500 million.
- Terminology: mRNA vaccines deliver genetic instructions to cells, unlike traditional vaccines.
- The WHO has expressed concern over the end of these contracts, describing the move as a significant setback.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for skeptical views on vaccines, leads the U.S. Health Department making these changes.
- Affected companies include Moderna, Pfizer, Sanofi Pasteur, CSL Seqirus, and others.
- The U.S. plans to redirect funds to other vaccine platforms that remain effective as viruses mutate.
- The decision follows a review of mRNA vaccine investments initiated during the COVID-19 emergency.
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