Richard Hatchett, who leads the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, or Cepi – a partnership of governments and philanthropies that was among the first to fund COVID-19 vaccines in January 2020 – said epidemics and pandemics remained a key global threat.
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Vaccines are a national security issue, says global health official
February 13, 2026Richard Hatchett, who leads the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, or Cepi – a partnership of governments and philanthropies that was among the first to fund COVID-19 vaccines in January 2020 – said epidemics and pandemics remained a key global threat.