Vaccine imperialism
Script error: No such module "AfC submission catcheck". Vaccine imperialism is a phrase that refers to the hoarding of vaccines by rich nations at the expense of poorer countries.[1] It is described as a form of imperialism where countries with more than enough vacines, refuses the wishes of the World Health Organization and does not share the stockpile with those poorer countries. Low-income countries are therefore relying more on COVAX to inoculate their population.[2]
Usage[edit]
The phrase has been used during the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2020, it was reported by BBC News that the hoarding of vaccines threatens the lives of people living in lower income countries.[3] It is feared by health experts that this will increase inequality between countries.[4]
In India, the phrase has been used to describe how richer countries are unwilling to share raw materials and medical resources with poorer countries.[5][6] American political commentator Krystal Ball from The Hill used the phrase on Rising in May 2021.[7]
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- ↑ "Welcome to the new colonialism: rich countries sitting on surplus vaccines | Akin Olla". the Guardian. 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ↑ Liu, Joanne; Chung, Ryoa (2021-09-10). "Capitalist Philanthropy and Vaccine Imperialism". The Hastings Center. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Rich countries hoarding Covid vaccines, says People's Vaccine Alliance". BBC News. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ↑ "Coronavirus vaccines: Will any countries get left out?". BBC News. 2020-11-22. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ↑ User, Super (2021-04-26). "The world can't afford vaccine imperialism when millions wait for a jab". The Federal. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ↑ Goh, Shyan (2021-02-02). "Covid-19 vaccination: the dangers of "values" imperialism". BMJ. 372: n302. doi:10.1136/bmj.n302. ISSN 1756-1833. PMID 33531343 Check
|pmid=value (help). - ↑ Krystal Ball: Top Biden Ally Uses January 6th To Push VACCINE IMPERIALISM, retrieved 2021-05-04
