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Vaccine woes will deepen polarisation in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

A rise in cases and deaths has increased pressure on the government over its sluggish vaccine roll-out. Despite an announcement recently that a local laboratory will soon begin…

Organised crime will gain from world vaccine shortages

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INT

However, it is vast global demand for the restricted supply of COVID-19 vaccines that offers the most alluring prize for criminal gangs. Black markets thrive in situations where…

India will not revive vaccine shipments until 2022

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INDIA

India suspended its ‘vaccine diplomacy’ in April, choosing to prioritise shots for its own population, as it came under pressure from a massive second wave of COVID-19 infections…

Vaccine success will be rare boon for Havana

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CUBA

Effectiveness rates from phase III trials have been excellent, prompting sceptics to question the trustworthiness of the data. The country’s ongoing vaccination campaign…

France’s vaccine programme faces difficult challenges

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FRANCE

The country has the one of the world's most vaccine-sceptical populations, with polls showing that only four in ten people are willing to accept a vaccine jab. This difficult…

The EU's vaccine troubles may only be temporary

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EU

Indeed, by bargaining hard with vaccine providers and opting for a more deliberate approval process, EU countries are considerably behind the United Kingdom and United States in…

Vaccine rollouts will differ across the Caribbean

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CARIBBEAN

Rollouts will differ across the region, with economic recoveries hanging on their success. With case numbers still rising in most of the Caribbean’s main tourism source markets…

Hesitancy to share vaccine IP will increase inequality

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INTERNATIONAL

Although eight vaccines have been developed and approved for use against COVID-19, production constraints leave many lower-income countries facing a lengthy wait. They are backing…

Balkan public distrust will endanger vaccine take-up

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BALKANS

Non-EU Balkan countries are lagging behind EU member states in securing access to vaccines. However, survey data show that a clear majority of citizens would refuse to accept a…

South Africa vaccine plan will struggle to convince

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SOUTH AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa's government has been criticised for tardy and inefficient vaccine procurement, as well as lack of transparency and accountability. It has recently…