Developing nations’ plea to world’s wealthy at UN: stop vaccine hoarding
United NationsReuters Leaders from developing nations warned the UN General Assembly this week that COVID-19 vaccine hoarding by wealthy countries left the door open for the emergence of new coronavirus variants even as infections already increase in many places. The Philippines warned of a “man-made drought” of vaccines in poor countries, Peru said international solidarity […]
G7’s billion vaccine plan counts some past pledges, limiting impact
Reuters A G7 plan to donate a billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries will have limited impact because it includes some previous pledges, but it still offers a small lifeline to a global vaccine buying system, according to some experts. Leaders from the Group of Seven major economies announced the move on Friday. A […]
‘Vaccine nationalism’: Is it every country for itself?
London, UK/Chicago, USReuters It’s dog eat dog in the world of COVID-19 vaccines. That’s the fear of global health agencies planning a scheme to bulk-buy and equitably distribute vaccines around the world. They are watching with dismay as some wealthier countries have decided to go it alone, striking deals with drugmakers to secure millions of […]
US faith leaders push Congress for bigger global virus response
New York City, USAP A group of faith leaders from all 50 states is urging the Senate to bolster its next pandemic relief bill with a multibillion-dollar investment in the global response to the coronavirus – a call they connect to “the enduring values of our country”. In an open letter to senators, co-authored by […]
UK aid funded Chinese films, not world’s poorest, lawmakers say
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Not enough British aid goes to the world’s poorest, with funds spent on projects to develop China’s film industry and museums, parliamentarians said on Tuesday, as the sector grapples to restore its credibility after a major sex abuse scandal. The International Development Committee said some £600 million ($US801 million) of development […]