COVAX: ensuring global equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines At this historic moment in time, UNICEF has all-hands-on deck to secure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more Photo Essay A SPRINT during the pandemic to stop pneumonia UNICEF Scaling Pneumonia Response Innovations demonstrates key achievements in building stronger health systems to stop children dying from pneumonia. See the story Press release 08 April 2021 COVAX reaches over 100 economies, 42 days after first international delivery Visit the page Job_icon Expert “The major challenge is the need for speed." Meet our experts – Thomas Sorensen, Senior Manager in the Cold Chain Unit, UNICEF Supply Division. Visit the page Statement 06 April 2021 We need speed and simplicity to remove barriers to the acquisition, manufacture and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally Read now Press release 30 March 2021 UNICEF fund aims to raise US$2.5 billion for COVID-19 health supplies; low- and middle-income countries set to benefit Visit the page Article Getting COVID-19 tests into the hands of health workers In 2020 UNICEF distributed 3.7 million diagnostic tests to 63 countries at a value of $44.8 million. Read the story What we do Delivering products and services Influencing markets Ensuring quality Driving product innovation Creating sustainable supply chains What we deliver to children around the world Vaccines Medicines Nutrition Education Water and sanitation Health technologies