Prof Jomo: Millions to die from vaccine deprivation, as company profits come before people

By Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram

Photo by AFP

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18, IPS - Millions of people are expected to die due to delayed and unaffordable access to COVID-19 tests, treatment, personal protective equipment and vaccines. Urgent cooperation is desperately needed to save lives and livelihoods for all.

Vaccine apartheid

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