WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday welcomed the
“historic decision”
of the United States to support a temporary lifting of patents on anti-Covid vaccines, which some say would put an end to the shortage.
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“I congratulate the United States on this historic decision in favor of #vaccine equity, prioritizing the well-being of all everywhere at this crucial time. Now, let's all move forward quickly, in solidarity, to build on the ingenuity and commitment of the scientists who produced the # COVID19 life-saving vaccines
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tweeted the Director General of the World Health Organization.