Give 50% of doses to poor, jab makers told

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 09, 2021 12:10 am

GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) called on Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers to give Covax first refusal on new doses, or commit half of their volumes to the global jab equity scheme.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said manufacturers should turn their attention to the Covax Facility, which has struggled to get donation-funded doses to poorer countries.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. AFP Photo

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