Germany Considers Donating Mpox Vaccines Amid Global Coordination Efforts
Germany Considers Donating Mpox Vaccines Amid Global Coordination Efforts
Germany is evaluating whether its available mpox vaccine doses could be donated, according to an August status report from the health ministry seen by Reuters on Friday.
The government has already transferred its remaining stock of Jynneos vaccines to the defense ministry and the German army.
A health ministry spokesperson confirmed that the German army currently holds approximately 117,000 doses of Jynneos, which it procured in 2022.
Discussions are ongoing regarding international aid measures, including potential donations coordinated by the European Commission, although specific details need further clarification both in Europe and within Germany.
The European Union has called on member states to coordinate their mpox vaccine donations to African countries, urging collective action instead of individual efforts. The European Commission has secured a joint procurement contract with vaccine manufacturer Bavarian Nordic to facilitate these donations.
EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides emphasized the importance of coordinated European donations in a letter dated August 22, addressed to the health ministers of EU countries.
Germany has not yet reported any cases of the clade 1 strain of mpox, which has raised global concerns due to its ease of transmission through close contact.
The health ministry noted that while the government is monitoring the situation closely, it does not currently view clade 1 as a significant risk within Germany. The ministry believes that the available mpox vaccines should be effective in containing any potential outbreaks. Germany Considers Donating Mpox Vaccines Amid Global Coordination Efforts
-Reuters
