COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership - August 2022

Overview

At a glance

• In August, the world reached the tragic milestone of one million COVID-19 deaths so far in 2022 alone – total deaths stand at more than 6,400,000.
• Global vaccine inequity persists – 63% of the total population across the WHO Member States have completed their primary vaccination, while only 18% of people in lower-income countries (LICs) have, and 23% in Africa.
• However, progress is possible, 51% of the population in AMC92 countries have now completed primary series, up from 28% in January, and 57% have received at least one dose.
• The average primary series coverage rate among the 34 countries identified for concerted support has increased from just 3% in January to 17%.
• Vaccination coverage among the people most at-risk remains low, especially in low-income countries where, on average, 24% of health workers and 54% of older adults remain unvaccinated.
• In most AMC92 countries, booster coverage is below 10%, and in 30 countries, booster coverage is currently estimated to be below 1%.