ACB News “Australia Finance Online” May 5 News Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (Scott Morrison) has pledged 352 million Australian dollars to the European Commission led the new crown vaccine research fundraising activities. This project has received nearly US $ 8 billion in donations from countries around the world, and neither the United States nor Russia has participated.
The AUD 352 million pledged by Australia includes funds that have been pledged to vaccine development projects in collaboration with institutions such as the University of Queensland, Doherty Institute and CSIRO and The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). A $ 337 million in research work on vaccines, diagnosis, treatment and respiratory medicine conducted locally in Australia.
Morrison said that Australia donates AUD 170 million annually for international partners to develop vaccines, drugs and diagnostic reagents. The latest donation commitment has increased on this basis.
