Equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines a moral imperative
An estimated 72 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the United States of America.
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Article Author: Equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines a moral imperative
Media Source: The Star (Kenya)
Date: 3 March 2021
Dr Alex Awiti, Vice Provost of the Aga Khan University in Kenya, writes that epidemiologists know that several coronavirus variants are in circulation, and will continue to spread posing new challenges to the efficacy of existing vaccines. The emerging inequity in access to coronavirus vaccines is no surprise. For nothing except…
Dr Alex Awiti, Vice Provost of the Aga Khan University in Kenya, writes that epidemiologists know that several coronavirus variants are in circulation, and will continue to spread posing new challenges to the efficacy of existing vaccines. The emerging inequity in access to coronavirus vaccines is no surprise. For nothing except common sense, morality and self-interest, citizens of wealthy nations must pressure their governments to fund equitable access to Covid-19 tests, therapeutics and vaccines.