Africa: Vaccine Nationalism and African Govt Deficiencies Hinder Roll-Out

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The African Union - mainly through its Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) - has done well in trying to acquire COVID-19 vaccines for the continent as part of its commendable approach to tackling the pandemic in general.

But Africa CDC Director John Nkengasong isn't getting as much help as he would like from the international community - or even from all African governments.

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