The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global vaccination drive against COVID-19 could be jeopardized by a "recovery" in 2026, with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, warning that there is a risk that vaccine supplies will not meet demand.

According to the WHO, the global vaccination drive against COVID-19 has been hampered by a lack of funding and political commitment from governments. As a result, many countries have struggled to vaccinate their populations, leaving millions of people without access to the vaccine.

In response to this situation, the Vaccine Alliance, which works with Gavi to deliver vaccines to low-income countries, has called for increased investment in the global vaccination effort. The organization has warned that if the world does not invest more in COVID-19 vaccines, it may be too late to prevent another pandemic.

Gavi, which was established in 2000, aims to provide access to affordable vaccines to all children under the age of five in developing countries. In recent years, the organization has made significant progress in increasing access to vaccines in these countries, but the COVID-19 pandemic has put these efforts at risk.

In addition to the lack of funding, the pandemic has also disrupted supply chains and delayed the delivery of vaccines. This has led to shortages of some vaccines, particularly those that require special storage conditions, such as those used for vaccines for certain diseases like measles and rubella.

To address these challenges, the Vaccine Alliance has called on governments to increase funding for COVID-19 vaccines and to ensure that they are delivered efficiently and effectively. It has also urged manufacturers to work together to improve production capacity and reduce costs, so that vaccines can be produced quickly and cheaply.

Overall, the situation facing the global vaccination drive against COVID-19 highlights the importance of investing in the fight against infectious diseases. Without adequate funding and political commitment, it is likely that the world will face another pandemic in the near future, putting lives at risk and damaging economies around the world.