What Role Did the NIH Play During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the NIH played a pivotal role in research and response efforts. It funded studies to understand the virus's spread, supported the rapid development of diagnostics, and was instrumental in the development of vaccines and treatments. The Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) partnership was a significant NIH initiative to speed up the development and approval of treatments and vaccines.
