Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Will poorer nations miss out on COVID-19 vaccine? | Inside Story” – below is their description.
The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is widening the divide between the world’s rich and poor.
The United Nations warns what it calls ‘vaccine nationalism’ is on the rise, as the US, Europe and many wealthier countries buy up millions of potential doses.
The World Health Organization urged countries to prioritise COVAX, an initiative to secure vaccines to low and middle-income nations.
So how can we ensure protection for everyone?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Helen Rees – Member of the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on the Covid-19 Vaccine
Anna Marriott – Health Policy Manager, Oxfam
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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