Impact of vaccine supplies and delays on optimal control of the COVID-19 pandemic: mapping interventions for the Philippines.
Carlo Delfin S EstadillaJoshua UyhengElvira P de Lara-TuprioTimothy Robin TengJay Michael R MacalalagMaria Regina Justina E EstuarPublished in: Infectious diseases of poverty (2021)
We conclude with practical insights regarding policy priorities particularly attuned to the Philippine context, but also applicable more broadly in similar resource-constrained settings. We emphasize three key takeaways of (a) sustaining efficient case detection, isolation, and treatment strategies; (b) expanding not only vaccine supply but also the capacity to administer them, and; (c) timeliness and consistency in adopting policy measures.