WHO Thanks US for Commitment to Global Health in Vaccine Support
[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed on the 17th (local time) U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to provide at least 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines overseas. This is the first time the United States has shared domestically approved COVID-19 vaccines with other countries.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted on the same day, "I welcome President Biden's plan to provide 80 million doses of vaccines to countries in need," adding, "We appreciate the commitment to global health."
President Biden announced that 20 million doses of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccines, approved by U.S. health authorities, will be sent overseas by the end of June. This is additional support separate from the previously announced 60 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines.
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Director-General Ghebreyesus stated, "COVAX (the international vaccine support project) will also distribute vaccines fairly," emphasizing, "Only global solidarity can save lives."
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