Aug 25, 2020 · The World Health Organization and other groups want to make 2 billion doses of vaccine available for the globe’s poorest by late 2021. Wealthier nations have already signed deals to secure multiple vaccinations for their populations. Making billions of doses will take a global effort, requiring innovation, fast-track approvals and complex supply chains.

Sep 22, 2020 · The only real hope of ending the COVID-19 pandemic is with a vaccine. But at a time of rising nationalism and fraying global cooperation, how can we ensure rich countries don’t stockpile the shots, leaving poor countries out in the cold?

Jan 31, 2022 · The article "Are COVID-19 vaccine mandates human rights violations?" was first published on 24th August 2021 and has been updated on 31st January 2022.

Jun 8, 2021 · The world will need billions of COVID-19 vaccine doses, but shortages of skilled personnel mean volume is a huge challenge.

Jan 21, 2022 · Research into how different long-lasting COVID-19 vaccines are is ongoing, but studies show boosters are important in preventing COVID-19 infection.

Aug 3, 2021 · In many countries, a large proportion of the population has been vaccinated against COVID-19. But this is far from the case across the globe, with billions still waiting on vaccines. This is why vaccine inequity matters - and the steps being taken to ensure equal access.

RNA-based methods have underpinned COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. Now, the possible application of RNA-based technology to malaria immunization marks just one of the ways vaccine research amplified to blunt the pandemic might help defeat other deadly diseases.

Aug 15, 2024 · At least 92 cases of monkeypox have been identified. Here's what you need to know about the virus and how public health officials worldwide are responding.

Feb 17, 2022 · COVID-19 vaccines and PPE have created tens of thousands of tonnes of medical waste, prompting the WHO to call for reforms around how such material is handled.

Jan 6, 2021 · As studies warn that a delay in global COVID-19 immunization could affect all nations, here’s a look at vaccine nationalism and what it could mean us.