Malaria Vaccine Rollout Saves Thousands Across Africa
In a significant step forward for global public health, over 17 African countries have begun rolling out the RTS,S malar...
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Announcements last week from European Union and British drug regulators found a possible link between AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shot and rare blood clots, and this sunk the confidence in the global recovery from COVID-19. Many of the wealthier nations have been able to buy more than one type of vaccine and as a result, have had options to switch between what vaccine to mainly utilise. However, this has not been the case for poorer countries; they do not have the ability to purchase a variety of COVID-19 vaccines and therefore, have been relying on the first type of vaccine available. Furthermore, with the news of the AstraZeneca vaccine and rare blood clots link, it begs the larger issue of vaccine inequality across the globe.Would sharing the vaccines available across the globe and making sure that the poorest and most vulnerable people are prioritised, be a step in the direction of achieving the good health and well-being SDG? Tell us your thoughts!
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Vaccine Inequality
Announcements last week from European Union and British drug regulators found a possible link between AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shot and rare blood clots, and this sunk the confidence in the global recovery from COVID-19. Many of the wealthier nations have been able to buy more than one type of vaccine and as a result, have had options to switch between what vaccine to mainly utilise. However, this has not been the case for poorer countries; they do not have the ability to purchase a variety of COVID-19 vaccines and therefore, have been relying on the first type of vaccine available. Furthermore, with the news of the AstraZeneca vaccine and rare blood clots link, it begs the larger issue of vaccine inequality across the globe.Would sharing the vaccines available across the globe and making sure that the poorest and most vulnerable people are prioritised, be a step in the direction of achieving the good health and well-being SDG? Tell us your thoughts!
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