The Government will invest $36 million over three years in a new platform, with a focus on Covid-19 research questions that are common across infectious diseases. Priorities include prevention, further vaccine research, surveillance and treatments, and addressing the impact of infectious diseases on Māori and Pacific communities is a key driver.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2021/09/20/36-million-to-study-infectious-diseases-expert-reaction/