Eight world leaders, including South African president Cyril Ramaphosa and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, have issued a call for ‘global solidarity’ for fairness in distributing any Covid-19 vaccine that may be developed.<\/p>\n
In a letter published in the Washington Post<\/a><\/strong>, the group said that the supplies of a vaccine should be shared fairly among all nations and people of all income levels.<\/p>\n “Vaccines are the most powerful public health tool and are critical for saving lives. Thanks to vaccines, we have seen good progress in reducing child mortality in recent decades,” the leaders said.<\/p>\n “At this point in time, with almost 200 potential Covid-19 vaccine candidates currently at different stages of development, there is hope that soon one or more will prove to be both safe and effective.<\/p>\n “What happens next is equally important. This cannot be a race with one winner. When one or more vaccines are successful, it must be a win for all of us.<\/p>\n “We cannot allow access to vaccines to increase inequalities within or between countries \u2014 whether low-, middle- or high-income.”<\/p>\n The international community must commit to equitable access to a COVID-19 vaccine. Writing together with @JustinTrudeau<\/a>, @SahleWorkZewde<\/a>, @moonriver365<\/a>, @jacindaardern<\/a>, @CyrilRamaphosa<\/a>, @sanchezcastejon<\/a> & @ElyesFakhfakh<\/a> @washingtonpost<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/756yZtTqEW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 SwedishPM (@SwedishPM) July 15, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n