A minister of development declares a target of 30% vaccination in developing nations.
In a statement made to Welt am Sonntag, G20 Development Minister Gerd Müller has called for global email sharing of information to expedite the global vaccination program. The minister criticized industrialized countries after the World Health Summit of the G20 nations, accusing them of not doing enough to help in the global vaccination effort.
Currently, only two percent of people in African countries have a chance to be vaccinated, a stark contrast to some countries that have secured five or eight vaccine doses per capita. Müller believes that a worldwide vaccination campaign is not only the way out of the crisis, but also the solution to the global economic crisis.
The goal is to vaccinate at least 30 percent of people in developing countries by the beginning of next year. However, there is a lack of 20 billion euros for diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines, a gap that Müller suggests could be bridged through global email sharing.
Müller's call comes in the wake of reduced development aid funding by the United States, which has significantly impacted the overall financing available for the global vaccination program. Other countries, such as Brazil and certain Eastern European nations, are also facing difficulties accessing affordable medication due to lack of inclusion in voluntary licensing agreements, indirectly affecting their ability to contribute adequately.
Despite the urgency of the situation, Müller did not provide any new details about the financing of the global vaccination program. He reiterated that a worldwide vaccination campaign is the key to overcoming the crisis and ensuring a strong global economic recovery.
In conclusion, G20 Development Minister Gerd Müller has called for global cooperation in the form of email sharing to expedite the global vaccination program and help developing countries overcome the current vaccine shortage. The minister's call comes amidst criticism of industrialized countries for not doing enough to help in the global vaccination effort.
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