Vaccine Politics
What percent of globally produced vaccines does Africa consume?
25%
In what countries is polio still prevalent? (according to the article)
Nigeria, Afghanistan, Pakistan
Helping Africa become more self-sufficient with medical supplies can enhance what aspect of the population?
Employment/Jobs
What is the title of the NGO that works to help distribute polio vaccines?
Global Polio Eradication Initiative
What year did the Taliban start the polio vaccine ban?
2012
In what country was violent resistance taking place against being vaccinated?
Pakistan
What are some public goods that Pakistani parents want to invest in for their children rather than vaccinations?
Safe roads, school buildings, health clinics
How long has the international effort to eradicate polio been in place?
25 years
Africa currently imports what percentage of its vaccines?
True
What groups does Director Catherine Kyobutungi emphasize partnering with in order to enhance research in African institutions?
Funding agencies
What is the group working to help Africa develop regional medical resources?
Team Europe Initiative on Manufacturing
From 2012-2015, how many medical personnel have been targeted and killed for distributing vaccines?
70
How many avoidable deaths occurred in Africa as a result of vaccine shortages?
14.9 million
In the 1980s and 1990s, how many children were paralyzed by polio?
350,000
mRNA vaccines are being manufactured in Rwanda by what company?
BioNTech
What was the controversy surrounding the door-to-door vaccine campaign in 2011?
CIA use of a hepatitis B vaccination program to locate Osama bin Laden
What are the gaps in a door-to-door vaccine program for polio?
Epidemiological approach does not account for cultural, social, and political issues
What percentage of funds towards health initiatives are estimated to be wasted and not used for their original intention of disease control? (from podcast)
60%
How much money did American, British, and Australian institutions receive for malaria control, according to the podcast?
$30 million