China Increases Vaccine Deliveries to Africa According to Latest Distribution Figures

China has significantly expanded the breadth of its vaccine distribution drive in Africa in the past two weeks, according to new government figures (April 4) published by state broadcaster CGTN.

The number of African countries that received Chinese vaccine shipments lagged far behind those of other regions, notably Asia and the Americas. It’s important to note that the above map just shows countries that received vaccine deliveries but does not specify the quantity or whether those jabs were purchased or donated.

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