Risk Management and Healthcare Policy (Nov 2021)
China’s COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy and Its Impact on the Global Pandemic
Abstract
Zhigang Meng,1,2 Shoujin Shan,1 Ruilian Zhang3 1School of Marxism, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211100, People’s Republic of China; 2North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Henan, Zhengzhou, 450046, People’s Republic of China; 3Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, AustraliaCorrespondence: Ruilian ZhangSustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, AustraliaTel +61481120982Email [email protected]: Public health crises are challenging for governments and health systems. Vaccines are a key solution to viruses, and immunization has always played a critical role during public health crises in the past century. In the context of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we explore China’s vaccination strategies and challenges. Accordingly, we identify the causes of the high vaccination rate in China, including technical and nontechnical factors. Considering the impact of China’s high vaccination rate on the global pandemic, we argue that it has strengthened China’s opportunities and capabilities to participate in global development, enhanced the equity of vaccines and given the world community more choices.Keywords: public health crisis, vaccines, equity, COVID-19
