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Weekly Operational Update on COVID-19 (4 October 2021)

Core Content

This document provides an overview of the global and regional status of the COVID-19 pandemic as of 4 October 2021, focusing on vaccination progress, public health responses, supply chain activities, and funding mechanisms. It also highlights specific field activities and initiatives led by the World Health Organization (WHO) in various countries.

Main Points and Key Information

Global Statistics

• Confirmed cases: 234,551,981
• Confirmed deaths: 4,796,171

Vaccination Progress in Africa

• Only 15 out of 54 African countries have reached the 10% vaccination goal set by the World Health Assembly.
• WHO is assisting 19 African countries with intra-action reviews (IARs) to improve vaccination campaigns.
• IARs have identified uncertain vaccine deliveries as a major challenge.
• WHO is deploying international experts to address bottlenecks and improve vaccine distribution.
• WHO is sharing best practices and lessons among African countries to accelerate rollouts.

WHO Field Activities

• Iran: WHO supported the maintenance of the vaccine cold chain by providing 16,000 electronic temperature loggers funded by Kuwait. These devices help monitor and ensure vaccine quality.
• Georgia: WHO supported an intensive care unit (ICU) mission to improve ICU care and infection prevention practices for severe and critical patients. Training was provided to 26 medical staff.
• Indonesia: The fourth IAR meeting highlighted the surge in cases due to increased mobility and the delta variant. Key achievements include contact tracing system implementation and lab network expansion. Recommendations include improving logistics and surveillance systems.

Supply Chain and Logistics

• WHO and PAHO have procured and shipped a wide range of items, including laboratory supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Total items shipped as of 1 October 2021:
  • PCR tests: 20,700,072
  • Medical masks: 207,026,426
  • Gloves: 97,051,700
  • Face shields: 9,474,791
  • Other PPE items: Gowns, goggles, respirators, etc.

Funding and Appeals

• WHO's Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) 2021 has a total appeal of US$1.96 billion, with US$1.08 billion received as of 28 September 2021.
• A 45% funding shortfall remains, affecting WHO's ability to respond to urgent needs such as vaccination and surveillance.
• Flexible funding for SPRP 2021 is at 5.5%, down from 30% in 2020.
• WHO encourages donors to provide fully flexible funding to support equitable vaccine access and response.

Contributions to WHO's Appeal

• Total dispersed funds:
  • $169 million to WHO for procurement and distribution of essential commodities.
  • $10 million to CEPI for vaccine R&D.
  • $10 million to UNHCR for protecting at-risk populations.
  • $10 million to UNICEF for vulnerable communities.
  • $20 million to WFP for vital commodity shipments.
  • $5 million to UNRWA for refugee populations.
  • $2.6 million to the World Organization of the Scout Movement for youth development.

Global Preparedness and Response Summary

• Pillar 1 (Flexible Funding): 5.5% of total SPRP 2021 funding received is flexible, down from 30% in 2020.
• Pillar 3 (Surveillance Reporting): 54% of 69 countries in the southern hemisphere and tropics reported timely data for epidemiological week 37.
• Pillar 10 (Vaccination Coverage): No change in the proportion of Member States starting vaccine administration, with 45.3% of the global population having received at least one dose as of 4 October 2021.

WHO Funding Mechanisms

• Solidarity Response Fund (SRF): Raised or committed over $254 million from 674,859 donors.
• The SRF supports WHO's efforts in suppressing transmission, counter misinformation, and protecting vulnerable groups.

Key Links and Resources

• GOARN: For updated network activities, click here.
• Emergency Medical Teams (EMT): For updated network activities, click here.
• WHO Case Definition: For case definitions for public health surveillance, click here.
• EPI-WIN: For WHO Information Network for Epidemics, click here.
• WHO Publications and Technical Guidance: For updated guidance, click here.
• Regional Response Offices:
  • African Regional Office
  • Regional Office of the Americas
  • Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office
  • European Regional Office
  • Southeast Asia Regional Office
  • Western Pacific Regional Office

Additional Highlights

• OpenWHO: Over 5.7 million people have registered and accessed online training courses across 38 topics in 56 languages.
• WHO/PAHO Virtual Campus: In Nicaragua, training has been adapted for remote communities using USB stick distribution and local language translation.
• UN Crisis Management Team (CMT): Highlighted global decline in cases and deaths, but noted continued disease severity in unvaccinated populations.
• ICAO and OHCHR: Noted upcoming High-level Conference on COVID-19 and human rights concerns around mandatory vaccination policies.
• FAO: Highlighted the global famine situation and the need for a One Health plan.

Conclusion

The WHO continues to support global and regional efforts in combating the pandemic through improved vaccination strategies, enhanced public health responses, and logistics support. However, significant challenges remain, particularly in funding and vaccine delivery, which hinder the effectiveness of the response.