GovAsia – Rollout: Reflections on Covid-19 Vaccination Programs in Lower Middle Income Asia

In this issue of GovAsia, we explore four key challenges faced by several lower-middle income countries (LMICs) in Asia as they embarked upon massive universal vaccination campaigns in response to Covid-19. We examine issues related to vaccine shortages; how global supply inequities impacted 11 Asian LMICs; difficulties in rolling out vaccines equitably; and the ongoing challenge of vaccine hesitancy among populations. In unpacking these challenges, we hope to seed the reflection and dialogue needed for a better pandemic response and greater resilience in the future.