G20 countries represent 62% of the world's population but have used 82% of the world's COVID-19 vaccines, while only 3.1% of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose, campaigners say.
They are also calling for leaders to put pressure on the UK and Germany to end a dispute, saying it would allow all safe manufacturers approved by the World Health Organisation to produce COVID jabs.vaccines, while only 3.1% of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose, campaigners said.Policy lead for the People's Vaccine Alliance, Anna Marriot, explained that it was"beyond time to act" and leaders"must not be silenced".
"It's an absolute scandal that the G20 has wasted a year ignoring a proposal, backed by the majority of its members, to break vaccine monopolies and ensure the life-saving vaccines can be made around the world to save countless lives," she said.
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