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Dr Soumya Swaminathan - Chief Scientist, World Health Organisation
Stephen Sackur speaks to chief scientist at the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan. Is vaccine inequity undermining the fight against Covid-19?
The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines has boosted hopes that the virus can be tamed. But it will have to be a worldwide effort if it is to be effective, and right now the signs are not good. While tens of millions have already been vaccinated in the rich west, the world鈥檚 poor are facing a very long wait. The phrase 鈥榲accine apartheid鈥� has already been coined.
Stephen Sackur speaks to chief scientist at the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan. Is vaccine inequity undermining the fight against Covid-19?
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Tue 9 Feb 2021
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Soumya Swaminathan |
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