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This Graphic Shows the Huge Diplomatic Opportunity For China If It Can Provide Africa With Sufficient Supplies of C19 Vaccines

by Eric Olander
Image via the Economist Intelligence Unit

It is becoming increasingly apparent that Africa is going to be the last region around the world to secure sufficient supplies of COVID-19 vaccines to innoculate a majority of its population, according to data from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), echoed that sentiment last Friday when he implored wealthier countries not to deprive the continent of timely access to vaccines.

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