MS, Cabinet Minister for
Health and Care and MS, Deputy Minister for Public
and Preventative Health: The UK Covid-19 Inquiry published its
fourth report, Vaccines and Therapeutics', on 16 April 2026. The
report examined the development, procurement, authorisation,
deployment and safety monitoring of Covid-19 vaccines and
therapeutics across the UK and made five recommendations.
Having considered the report and its five recommendations,
we have today written to the Chair, Baroness DBE, with the
Welsh Government's response, which is available on
our Covid-19 Inquiry internet
page.
In preparing the Welsh Government's response, officials have
worked with partners across the NHS in Wales and with devolved
governments. The response explains how the recommendations will
be taken forward in Wales, including the actions and milestones
that will support implementation. Progress will be reported
through the agreed six-monthly Covid-19 Inquiry update cycle,
with the first update on this module due in May 2027.
We recognise the lasting impact of the pandemic on people and
communities across Wales and offer our sincere condolences to
those who were bereaved. We remain grateful to everyone who
supported the vaccination programme and wider pandemic response.
We will use the Inquiry's findings to strengthen future planning,
improve equitable access and support Wales' preparedness for
future public health emergencies.
