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Devex Newswire: 4 months on, has the international community abandoned Myanmar?

In today's edition: Those in Myanmar opposed to the recent military coup are coming up with their own solutions, an urgent summit on African vaccine troubles, and the philanthropic universe in flux.

African Union struggles to garner interest in its J&J vaccines

Only 5 countries have finalized their purchase for the vaccines — and time is running out.

India crisis puts COVAX 150 million doses behind schedule

That number is expected to grow to 190 million doses next month.

Preview: Experts say ‘myriad’ failures fueled the pandemic

The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response plans to release its final report on May 12. One of its co-chairs, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has given a preview of its findings.

Devex Newswire: The Gates Foundation flip-flops on vaccine patents

In today's edition: The U.N. foregone leadership election, the Gates Foundation has reversed course on COVID-19 vaccine patent protections, and the G-7’s alternate reality.

Putting communities at the heart of equitable COVID-19 vaccine access

The COVID-19 pandemic exposes inequities for underserved communities, with the risk heightened as vaccines emerge. Community-based approaches are key if these are to be addressed.

Gates Foundation reverses course on COVID-19 vaccine patents

Mark Suzman, CEO at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, announces the foundation supports temporarily lifting coronavirus vaccine patent protections, following criticism that Bill Gates was on the wrong side of history in the debate.

Devex CheckUp: Will US backing save the COVID-19 IP waiver?

In today's CheckUp: Announcements of U.K. aid cuts continue creating ripples across global health, delivering vaccines via drone, and the Gates’ divorce.