Advocates Want Wealthy Nations To Help Poorer Ones Get Vaccine Access

The transcript discusses the global disparity in vaccine distribution, highlighting the role of the US and EU in aiding developing nations. It criticizes the blocking of patent waivers that could help poorer countries access vaccines. The text emphasizes the stark contrast in vaccination rates between wealthy and poor countries, predicting a two-tiered vaccine world where rich nations are fully vaccinated by the end of the year, while poorer nations may not achieve this until 2023.

What is one of the main criticisms humanitarian organizations have against the EU and other countries regarding vaccine distribution?

• They are overcharging for vaccines.

• They are not donating enough vaccines.

• They are blocking patent waivers.

• They are prioritizing their own citizens.

According to Oxfam, how does the vaccination rate in wealthy countries compare to that in poorer countries?

• Wealthy countries are vaccinating one person per minute.

• Poor countries are vaccinating faster than wealthy countries.

• Wealthy countries are vaccinating one person per second.

• Both are vaccinating at the same rate.

What is the predicted timeline for full vaccination in rich countries?

• By the end of 2023

• By the start of next year

• By mid-2022

• By the end of this year

What is the expected timeline for poorer countries to achieve full vaccination?

• By the start of next year

• By 2023

• By the end of this year

• By mid-2022

How do advocates view the situation of vaccine distribution between rich and poor countries?

• Satisfactory

• Inevitable

• Acceptable

• Unacceptable