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<p>Development of a vaccine library, including the adequacy of investment, will be
a collaborative, global effort. The Government provides funding to the Coalition for
Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) through the Department of Health and Social
Care and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The CEPI plays a key role
in funding and coordinating the global research and development effort to develop
a vaccine library.</p><p>The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) Vaccine Development
and Evaluation Centre (VDEC) makes a significant contribution to the development of
a vaccine library through work in developing and evaluating new vaccines and vaccine
technologies, some of which is funded by the CEPI.</p><p>The UKHSA is also reviewing
the recommendations from the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS)
report, in the context of the United Kingdom, and working across Government to strengthen
our 100 Days Mission endeavours even further.</p><p>More broadly, an established clinical
countermeasures programme, including vaccines, is a core component of our pandemic
preparedness and response capability. The programme is informed by scientific and
clinical assessment of the evidence base, and is kept under review, building on lessons
learned from previous outbreaks including COVID-19.</p>
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