The United States works with international partners to donate COVID-19 vaccines to the world and end the pandemic.
America’s support for the global fight against COVID-19 includes:
- Donating more than 160 million vaccine doses to other countries.
- Purchasing 1 billion vaccine doses to donate to nearly 100 developing countries.
- Contributing $4 billion to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance in support of COVAX, the global initiative to equitably distribute safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.
- Delivering essential medicines, supplies and therapeutics, as well as other assistance to help countries rebuild economies, overcome food shortages and strengthen health security.
“The United States will be the world’s arsenal of vaccines in our shared fight against this virus,” President Biden said in a June 3 statement. “We will continue to do all we can to build a world that is safer and more secure against the threat of infectious disease.”
This rolling collection of photos, tweets and articles offers a snapshot of the U.S. efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccine doses worldwide.
September 28
The United States announced the donation of 210,300 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Kenya.
The United States, in partnership with the @_AfricanUnion and @gavi #COVAX, donated 210,300 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Kenya. We are committed to working with our friends in Kenya and around the world to end the COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/yGI57RCQQH
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 28, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of 464,090 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Angola.
The United States will continue to prioritize our African partners in our fight against COVID-19. In partnership with the @_AfricanUnion and @gavi #COVAX, we successfully delivered 464,090 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Angola. pic.twitter.com/fAxQwzPjA7
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 28, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of 250,380 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The United States continues to lead the global fight against COVID-19. In partnership with @gavi #COVAX and the @_AfricanUnion, we delivered 250,380 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to our friends in the Democratic Republic of Congo. pic.twitter.com/xfbYivqw3c
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 28, 2021
The United States announced the donation of 100,620 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Namibia.
Ending the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority for the United States. Today we are pleased to announce the donation of 100,620 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to our friends in Namibia, in close partnership with @gavi #COVAX and the @_AfricanUnion. pic.twitter.com/QI0SVJ9m3G
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 28, 2021
September 26
The United States announced the delivery of an additional 188,370 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Bolivia.
We are pleased to deliver an additional 188,370 Pfizer vaccine doses to the Bolivian people. The United States is proud to help save lives and end the COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia and around the world. pic.twitter.com/mEq8fWQiGF
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 27, 2021
September 24
The United States announced the delivery of 336,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine to Guinea.
Today the United States delivered 336,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Guinea. We are committed to providing vaccines to our friends in Guinea and around the world to save lives and end the COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/juqEtBvQV7
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 25, 2021
The United States announced the donation of 336,000 does of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine to Mozambique.
The United States, in partnership with @_AfricanUnion and @gavi #COVAX, donated 336,000 does of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Mozambique. These vaccines will save lives and protect the people of Mozambique as we combat COVID-19 together. pic.twitter.com/EJVEpolV13
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 25, 2021
The United States announced the donation of 4.6 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Indonesia.
The United States’ donation of 4.6 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Indonesia through @gavi #COVAX demonstrates our commitment to stand with the global community to save lives and bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/KcipDRmsGw
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 24, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of 100,620 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Gabon.
The U.S. is committed to providing safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to ensure no one is left behind in the fight against the pandemic. Through our partnership with @gavi and the @_AfricaUnion, we delivered 100,620 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to our friends in Gabon. pic.twitter.com/5HoqRv4iCf
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 24, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of 76,050 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Mauritius.
The United States is proud to announce the delivery of 76,050 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Mauritius, in close partnership with @gavi #COVAX and the @_AfricanUnion. We stand in solidarity with our friends in Mauritius as we combat this global pandemic together. pic.twitter.com/Yj7votuWnX
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 24, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of 655,200 additional doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine to Ethiopia.
The U.S. delivered 655,200 additional doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Ethiopia, via @gavi #COVAX and the @_AfricanUnion. We have now donated over 2.5 million doses to the people of Ethiopia and are committed to defeating this pandemic one delivery at a time. pic.twitter.com/Gy43X7nFec
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 24, 2021
September 23
The United States announced the delivery of an additional 325,260 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Tajikistan, bringing the total number of doses donated to Tajikistan to more than 1.8 million.
Tajikistan is an important partner in the global vaccination effort to save lives. The United States made a second delivery of 325,260 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to the people of Tajikistan, with our total donation of vaccine doses to Tajikistan exceeding 1.8 million. pic.twitter.com/csQFutCzYS
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 23, 2021
September 22
The United States announced it would purchase an additional 500 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to donate to other countries, bringing the total number of planned donations to more than 1.1 billion doses.
America is committed to beating COVID-19. Today, the United States is doubling our total number of global donated vaccines to more than 1.1 billion. For every shot we’ve put in an American arm to date, we are donating three shots globally.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) September 22, 2021
September 21
The United States announced the delivery of an additional 1,750,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico.
We are pleased to deliver an additional 1,750,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to our friends and neighbors in Mexico. The United States values our partnership with Mexico on many issues and is proud to help save lives and end the pandemic in Mexico and around the world. pic.twitter.com/FJfGPcGXGK
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 22, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of 2.58 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines.
The United States is proud to donate an additional 2.58 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines as part of the broader U.S. commitment to make available 500 million Pfizer doses to @gavi for distribution through #COVAX. Together, we can end this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/sW0Ei9eQ4H
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 21, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of 11,700 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Dominica.
We are pleased to announce that 11,700 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were delivered to Dominica. Only by continuing to vaccinate the world can we win the battle against COVID-19 and move forward together. pic.twitter.com/bW4lCCNz7c
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 21, 2021
September 20
In cooperation with international partners, the U.S. is working to get COVID-19 vaccines to people in the world’s isolated communities.
The United States announced its donation of more than 1.6 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda.
The United States is proud to announce its donation of more than 1.6 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda. The U.S., in partnership with @gavi #COVAX and the @_AfricanUnion, has donated over 2 million COVID-19 vaccines to our friends in Uganda. pic.twitter.com/EovGTpJZNi
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 20, 2021
September 17
The United States announced the delivery of an additional 7,020 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Honduras.
Today 7,020 additional doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Honduras. The U.S. has now donated 88,920 doses to Honduras via #COVAX in the past two weeks. The U.S. is delivering on its commitment to partners in the region that we will combat COVID-19 together. pic.twitter.com/7Hdi7GwunN
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 17, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of an additional 4.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Indonesia.
An additional 4.6 million US-donated #COVID19 vaccine doses are arriving in #Indonesia, a total of nearly 13 million so far. 190 @USAID-supported vaccine sites immunized thousands of people in Jakarta last month, and we’re proud to continue our partnership. pic.twitter.com/wOoSbyekYp
— Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) September 18, 2021
The United States announced its donation of 795,600 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Kenya.
We are proud to announce the delivery of 795,600 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Kenya, in close partnership with @gavi #COVAX and the @_AfricanUnion. These vaccines will save lives in Kenya as we fight the spread of COVID-19 together. pic.twitter.com/ZIqjlrX1GM
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 17, 2021
September 16
The United States announced the delivery of 6.6 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan.
The United States continues to partner with Pakistan in the fight against COVID-19. We delivered 6.6 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Pakistan, in addition to the 9.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses donated since July.
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 17, 2021
September 14
The United States announced the delivery of 152,950 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine to South Sudan.
The United States continues to prioritize vulnerable populations in our fight against COVID-19. In partnership with @gavi and the @_AfricanUnion, we delivered 152,950 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to South Sudan. #COVAX pic.twitter.com/0q9ABsjRo3
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 14, 2021
September 13
The United States announced the delivery of 320,580 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Sindh in Pakistan.
U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh and Sindh Minister of Health and Population Welfare, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho welcomed the arrival of 320,580 new Pfizer vaccine doses sent by the United States through the COVAX facility to the people of Sindh. #COVAX #USConsulateKhi #USPAK pic.twitter.com/kKx3oPYt9J
— US Consulate Karachi (@usconsulatekhi) September 13, 2021
The United States announced the donation of 113,490 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Sierra Leone.
We are proud to announce the delivery of 113,490 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Sierra Leone, in close partnership with @gavi #COVAX and the @_AfricanUnion. These vaccines will save lives in Sierra Leone as we fight COVID-19 together. pic.twitter.com/Sp45UVv05Q
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 14, 2021
September 12
The United States announced the donation of an additional 117,000 doses of the Pfizer-BIoNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Togo.
Today, the United States successfully donated an additional 117,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Togo via @gavi. With every donation, we affirm that we stand with our partners in Africa and around the world against COVID-19. #COVAX pic.twitter.com/SGkIWMVbO8
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 12, 2021
September 11
The United States announced the donation of 373,230 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Côte d’Ivoire.
We are pleased to announce the arrival of 373,230 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Cote d’Ivoire via @gavi #COVAX. Working with our partners, we will confront the pandemic in Africa together. pic.twitter.com/gCGorSX2lz
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 12, 2021
September 10
The United States announced the donation of an additional 687,960 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Tunisia.
The United States is committed to defeating the global COVID-19 pandemic alongside our international partners. Today, we are proud to announce an additional delivery of 687,960 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Tunisia. pic.twitter.com/k5TKkxdZnS
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 10, 2021
September 8
The United States announced the donation of 188,370 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Mongolia.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has provided more than $4 million in support to Mongolia. Our donation of 188,370 doses of the Pfizer vaccine through #COVAX will further protect the people of Mongolia and help bring an end to the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/cwIT3qjRJ5
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 8, 2021
September 6
The United States announced the donation of 250,320 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The U.S. is proud to announce our donation of 250,320 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in collaboration with the @_AfricanUnion via @gavi #COVAX. We are committed to supporting our AU partners against the threat of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/QFDO8yZc8A
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 6, 2021
The United States donated an additional 503,100 vaccine doses to Kosovo.
With the rise of more infectious COVID-19 strains like Delta, today’s donation of 503,100 Pfizer vaccine doses will allow Kosovo to protect its citizens faster. A healthy, independent, resilient Kosovo is a stronger partner for the United States. pic.twitter.com/NZdllkZjy5
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 6, 2021
The United States announced the donation of an additional 880,320 vaccine doses to Kenya.
The U.S. continues to stand by its friends and allies in the global fight against COVID-19. Our donation of an additional 880,320 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to Kenya, in close partnership with the @_AfricanUnion via @gavi #COVAX, will play a critical role in saving lives. pic.twitter.com/yEtKeueGgd
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 6, 2021
The United States announced the donation of 647,080 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda.
Keeping to our commitment of leading the global fight against COVID-19, the United States is proud to announce its donation of 647,080 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda in coordination with @_AfricanUnion via @gavi #COVAX. pic.twitter.com/AEgqkCt9F9
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 6, 2021
September 4
The United States and partners delivered 1,229,620 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Ghana.
The United States will continue to prioritize vulnerable populations in our fight against COVID-19. Our partnership with the @_AfricanUnion via @gavi enabled the successful donation of 1,229,620 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Ghana. #COVAX. pic.twitter.com/jhBUFaC1mS
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 4, 2021
September 2
The United States and international partners are working to build confidence in safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines around the world.
The United States announced the donation of 188,370 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines.
The United States is proud to donate 188,370 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines through COVAX. These vaccines are part of the 500 million doses of Pfizer the United States is providing to 100 countries and economies through #COVAX. pic.twitter.com/BNA5u1lDwN
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 2, 2021
September 1
The United States announced the arrival of an additional 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in Bangladesh. The delivery brings the total U.S. doses donated to Bangladesh to 6.5 million.
The U.S. stands with the people of Bangladesh in the fight against COVID-19. In addition to the 5.5 million Moderna vaccine doses delivered in July, we are donating another 1 million Pfizer vaccine doses to Bangladesh. We are grateful for all those hard at work to save lives. https://t.co/bX8kWoDMAG
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 1, 2021
August 31
The Utah National Guard delivered humanitarian supplies and lifesaving equipment to Nepal, part of more than $90 million in aid the American people have provided for Nepal’s fight against COVID-19.
The American people’s #COVID19 support for Nepal is remarkable – over $90M to date – and we continue to assist however we can. Today the @UTNationalGuard brought humanitarian supplies and life-saving equipment to Nepal, donated by NGOs. pic.twitter.com/6YjzvSK5bu
— Ambassador Randy Berry (@USAmbNepal) August 31, 2021
The United States donated $4.7 million to Jordan’s fight against COVID-19. The funding will provide equipment and supplies for diagnosing COVID-19 and treating patients.
.@USAID just donated $4.7M in American Rescue Plan funds to help #Jordan fight #COVID19. Earlier donations helped boost testing capacity from 500 to 50K/day. These funds will help health workers treat and vaccinate ppl and help us end this pandemic sooner.https://t.co/acBxG0IAoo
— Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) August 31, 2021
August 29
The United States announced the delivery of a second shipment of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to Ukraine, bringing the total U.S. vaccine donation to Ukraine to 2.2 million doses.
Sharing safe and effective vaccines with the world is a key part of defeating COVID-19. The second shipment to Ukraine of COVID-19 vaccine doses, as part of our donation of nearly 2.2 million doses, reaffirms that commitment. pic.twitter.com/axPjpZY80y
— Department of State (@StateDept) August 30, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of 151,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot vaccine to Yemen.
The U.S. is proud to deliver the first batch of Johnson & Johnson vaccines to Yemen through #COVAX. These 151,200 vaccines are in addition to the more than $108 million we have provided for COVID-19 response to refugees, vulnerable migrants, IDPs, and host communities in Yemen. pic.twitter.com/fzjdYJzga6
— Department of State (@StateDept) August 29, 2021
August 28
The United States donated an additional 100,000 vaccine doses to Sri Lanka, adding to the 1.5 million doses the U.S. donated to the country in July.
Providing safe and effective vaccines is critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the U.S. donated over 100,000 Pfizer vaccine doses to Sri Lanka, in addition to the 1.5 million Moderna doses donated in July, to keep more Sri Lankans safe and protected from the virus. pic.twitter.com/1cQsCY8CRs
— Department of State (@StateDept) August 28, 2021
August 27
The United States and COVAX delivered an additional 188,370 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to El Salvador.
Through global vaccine donations, the United States is leading efforts to protect the world from the threat of COVID-19. We are proud to announce an additional delivery of 188,370 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to El Salvador in partnership with #COVAX. pic.twitter.com/UeGVlxdtvj
— Department of State (@StateDept) August 28, 2021
The United States announced the delivery of 604,800 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot vaccine to Algeria.
The United States is committed to defeating the global COVID-19 pandemic alongside our international partners. We are proud to announce the delivery of 604,800 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to Algeria. pic.twitter.com/MWxlSCG6Yd
— Department of State (@StateDept) August 28, 2021
The United States provided 3.7 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to Pakistan. The donation adds to the 5.5 million vaccine doses delivered to Pakistan in July.
The United States provided 3.7 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to Pakistan, in addition to the 5.5 million Moderna vaccines delivered in July. Through our continued vaccination efforts and cooperation in public health, we can end the pandemic together. pic.twitter.com/EHttZF3OUe
— Department of State (@StateDept) August 27, 2021
This week, the United States delivered more than 302,000 vaccine doses to the Republic of the Congo and 81,000 vaccine doses to Botswana.
US vaccine donations to sub-Saharan Africa continue, with more than 302,000 J&J vaccines arriving in Republic of Congo and 81,000 Pfizer vaccines in Botswana over the past week. These deliveries build on over $1 billion from @USAID to help sub-Saharan Africa respond to COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/NzKj5rw4VT
— Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) August 27, 2021
This article is being updated periodically during each month and published in monthly segments. See the updates for July and August.