Resources

This briefing paper describes a study to assess the current and planned state of vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa, and provides insights into what is needed to develop a robust and sustainable vaccine manufacturing ecosystem.African vaccine manufacturing is set to expand dramatically as the continent works to safeguard itself against future pandemics and disease outbreaks—but with so many new projects on the horizon, a clear picture of gaps and needs is necessary to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and investments can succeed.This research can help stakeholders, governments, and funders better coordinate and prioritize development efforts, interventions, and investments.

This summary report highlights key takeaways from the co-branded event – ‘Global Vaccine Research Collaborative: Building Consensus for Future Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness, and Response’ – held on June 3, 2023, in Hyderabad, India. Organized by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, PATH, and CEPI, the event was aimed at building a consensus among various stakeholders engaged in vaccine research, regulation, development, and manufacturing in G20 member states and special invitee countries.

Building on prior analytic and review efforts, this 2023 updated proposal review supported by UNICEF, aims to analyze if and how digital aspects have been included in COVID–19 funding requests for vaccine deployment. The following presentation explores these questions, including the study approach involving key activities.Additionally, the workbook provides details on the methodological approach and categorization/analysis of all examined proposals included in this UNICEF–supported analysis effort. This workbook informed the analysis and recommendations found in the accompanying slide presentation.A related publication to this study is also available in The Lancet Digital Health.

Policies that build strong primary health care systems are essential to advancing health equity— but they are complex and difficult to design. PATH created the PHC in Policies Tracker as a consolidated source of information to equip stakeholders including policymakers, advocates, implementers, and donors with information about existing policies that shape PHC systems. This new virtual public dashboard tool maps and analyzes data about national-level health policy documents relevant to primary health care (PHC) in 26 low- and middle- income countries—comparing content of these policies with recommendations laid out in key global-level guidance frameworks such as the WHO PHC Monitoring Framework and Indicators (MFI). The tracker aims to improve understanding of policies for PHC in LMICs, add to the global conversation about how to design robust policy for PHC, and help users identify high-impact opportunities for action toward better health for all. This brief provides an overview of the findings and key takeaways from the tracker project, as well as information about methodology and limitations. Access the tracker at bit.ly/PHC_policy_tracker

This fact sheet describes Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) work at PATH. It covers what CMC is and why it's important, where we work, our capabilities, and how interested parties can reach out to us for collaboration opportunities.