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Vaccines vs variants: the race to immunise the developing world
By Stephanie Findlay, Bryan Harris & David Pilling
Western countries have 'hoarded' Covid vaccines. Africa is being left behind as cases surge
By Eoin McSweeney & Nyasha Chingono
Not recommending AstraZeneca vaccine for the elderly risks the lives of the most vulnerable
By Jonathan Pugh & Julian Savulescu
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Vaccines are one of the most important advancements in the history of modern medicine. We are committed to advancing vaccine research and innovation and preventing infectious disease. #WorldImmunisationWeek pic.twitter.com/E1Q1kSvezz
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Vaccines are among the most powerful inventions in history, making once-feared diseases preventable.
With continued research, investment and collaboration, we can save millions more lives today and in the next 50 years. #HumanlyPossible
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Fifty years ago, @WHO launched the Expanded Programme on Immunization, bringing countries together to provide children everywhere with vaccines.
Since then, vaccination has saved an estimated 154 million lives.
This #WorldImmunizationWeek is a reminder of the lifesaving power… pic.twitter.com/nmGQYrJvUf
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Ministry of Health
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Double-tap if you believe in the power of vaccines.
Let's spread immunity, not diseases!
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India, South Africa bid to ban vaccine patents blocked
By Ashutosh Pandey
How AstraZeneca's vaccine was hit by flawed trials, defects and politics — but might still save the world
By Sarah Neville, Donato Paolo Mancini & Hannah Kuchler