Mpox vaccine delay highlights global health inequities

Original Article by Jennifer Rigby | Reuters | 25 August 2024

Africa's first 10,000 mpox vaccines arrive next week, highlighting global health inequities. WHO delays and challenges in vaccine access spark urgent action.

Africa’s first 10,000 mpox vaccines arrive next week, highlighting global health inequities. WHO delays and challenges in vaccine access spark urgent action.

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