The deal was recently signed virtually
DP World and UNICEF have announced a wide-ranging partnership to support the global distribution of Covid-19 vaccines and related immunization supplies in low-income countries.
The new multi-million dollar partnership is the largest to date to support UNICEF’s lead role in procuring and supplying 2 billion doses of vaccines and auxiliary vaccination supplies on behalf of the COVAX facility.
DP World will provide UNICEF with logistics solutions and supply-chain expertise. By using DP World’s warehouse facilities in Dubai, UNICEF will have optimized access to many countries.
In addition, DP World has committed to leveraging its global logistics infrastructure and services on a pro-bono basis in support of vaccine logistics needs, including transport, port and storage requirements in countries where DP World is present.
Dubai is currently used by UNICEF as a strategic hub for pre-positioning auxiliary materials needed for the vaccine campaigns, such as syringes and safety boxes.
The partnership was recently signed by Henrietta Fore, Executive Director, UNICEF, and Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World.
“We offer our infrastructure and expertise to support this effort because everyone should have access to vaccines, especially the most vulnerable in our society. Unless the vaccine is available to all, the pandemic will not end for anyone,” commented Bin Sulayem.
“Vaccines will be a big step towards putting children’s lives back on track. This new partnership will support our collective efforts to ensure equitable, affordable and sustainable access to vaccines,” remarked Fore.
