How Abu Dhabi aims to lead global distribution of coronavirus vaccines

How Abu Dhabi aims to lead global distribution of coronavirus vaccines

Abu Dhabi has created a dedicated global logistics hub capable of helping with the distribution of up to six billion doses of any potential coronavirus vaccines, rising to over three times that amount by the end of next year.

The Hope Consortium is comprised of leading Abu Dhabi and global entities and represents a complete supply chain solution to address vaccine transport, demand planning, sourcing, training, and digital technology infrastructure, and facilitate vaccine availability across the world.

According to state-run Emirates News Agency (WAM), it will have the largest capacity and logistics capability regionally and one of the largest globally, capable of handling single or multi-doses, in cold or ultra-cold conditions.

"Developing a vaccine is only the first step in getting to a solution, getting that vaccine to the whole globe, while maintaining a robust integrity of temperature is an equal challenge by itself, the Hope Consortium will provide that solution on the highest level of quality,” said Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.

Hope Consortium member Etihad Cargo and the group transported five million vaccines in November on behalf of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, which is spearheading the consortium and will