Accelerating Vaccine Development: Government's Role

This chapter examines the crucial impact of government funding and international collaboration in the expedited creation of COVID-19 vaccines and tests, drawing parallels to historical wartime innovations. It critiques the fragmented U.S. response, highlighting challenges in resource procurement and the need for a coordinated strategy to address healthcare demands. Additionally, ethical considerations surrounding funding, profiteering, and equitable vaccine distribution are discussed, underscoring the necessity for government intervention in the pharmaceutical market.