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Health workers across the globe are facing uncertainty, burnout and working tirelessly in deeply difficult contexts to save the lives of their patients. At times their patients are our friends and families who we want to receive the best medical care, from health professionals who are healthy and protected. Yet, even now, not all global health workers have access to vaccines.
This week, the Biden Administration prepares to offer booster shots for all vaccinated Americans. This will greatly worsen the deep vaccine inequity we are seeing across the world. Rich countries have taken 80% of the vaccine supply and are positioned to receive a third dose when our colleagues and patients around the world remain extremely vulnerable.
At HEAL, we stand by the World Health Organization’s stance that we must vaccinate 10% of all countries by September 30th before even considering boosters. 10% is a very conservative and low number. Delaying vaccination of the world is causing evolutionary pressure on the virus and increasing the odds of future variants.
In this critical moment, HEAL fellows remind us that change is possible and it's happening now. Read more on our blog to hear 3 ways that you can move in solidarity with frontline health workers across the globe in this critical time.
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