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‘Unfair and unjust’: experts explain why some countries still don’t have COVID-19 jabsSeveral small island nations in the Pacific have yet to receive any vaccine, although the lack of outbreaks in some of those places has meant there is less urgency.HealthMay 9
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COVID-19 vaccine shortages to hit world’s poorest countries as COVAX halts deliveriesThe vaccine shortage stems mostly from India’s decision to stop exporting vaccines from its Serum Institute factory.HealthApr 10
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Vaccine makers should license technology to combat inequity: WHOAstraZeneca's shot, for example, is being produced in various locations including South Korea's SKBioScience and the Serum Institute of India.WorldMar 23
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COVAX donates first AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines to NicaraguaIn late February, Nicaragua received its first batch of vaccine doses from an initial donation of Russia's Sputnik V product.HealthMar 16
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Vaccine passports gain traction, but experts warn of ‘huge moral crisis in equity’Some governments say getting vaccinated and having proper documentation will smooth the way to travel, entertainment and other social gatherings in a post-pandemic world.WorldFeb 26
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Ghana becomes first country to receive vaccines through COVAX programGhana is among 92 low-and middle-income countries that are receiving vaccines for free through COVAX.WorldFeb 24
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Canada tops up COVAX funding by $75M as G7 leaders renew global vaccine effortsThe Liberals have been under fire for the decision to accept 1.9 million doses of vaccine from COVAX for domestic use in Canada by the end of June.CanadaFeb 19
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U.S. to begin $4B vaccine rollout to poor nations around worldThe move comes as Canada has asked the U.S. for help with its vaccine supplies.WorldFeb 18
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‘Vaccine nationalism’ could see world economy lose trillions, OECD warnsSome groups have criticized Canada for planning to take the delivery of 1.9 million doses from COVAX, a new international vaccine-sharing program designed to help poor countries.CanadaFeb 9
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Poorer countries unable to wait for UN’s COVAX program seek other coronavirus vaccinesSome experts warn that these new deals could move COVAX further to the back of the line, especially if some countries are willing to pay a premium for speed.HealthFeb 6
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