COVAX's goal of supplying Covid-19 vaccines regardless of wealth is noble, cost-sharing policy not so

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COVAX's goal of supplying Covid-19 vaccines regardless of wealth is noble, cost-sharing policy not so

COVAX, the global project to deliver coronavirus vaccines to the world’s poorest people has been criticized for a decision to share costs among lower-income countries. It had previously been pledged that funding for these nations would be largely provided by donors and development aid.

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