. @DrTedros is speaking now on successes & challenges across the continent during #COVID19. Including disruptions to health services which @WHO is partnering with African countries to remedy. https://twitter.com/gabbystern/status/1390971901955264512

Speaks of 'shocking disparity in the global distribution of vaccines.' Notes #COVAX has gotten vaccines to countries but still 80% of vaccine distribution has gone to high & middle-income countries. A moral, economic and medical 'outrage.'

. @WHO & partners are working to urgently boost supply of vaccines. Cites US embrace of IP waivers. Thanks South Africa for pushing this agenda. Calls for sharing of technology & know-how as next steps.

#COVID19 vaccine production, prevention & preparation = top 3 priorities going forward. Must build capacity in AU countries & @WHO is helping. Must fortify public health measures while vaccines are rolled out (surveillance, testing, tracing, distancing, masks, ventilation etc.)

'These measures work. We must all stay the course.' While fighting #COVID19, must prevent & prepare for next pandemic. Calls on govt's to support Treaty on pandemic preparedness. Prevention/preparedness = the job of leaders at all levels.

'If the pandemic has taught us anything it's that division only fans the flames of insecurity and makes us all less safe. But with a commitment to trust, cooperation & solidarity, we're all safer.' End of thread on @DrTedros's remarks to high-level AU meeting.