Why vaccine nationalism is a lose-lose strategy in fight against COVID-19
The fight against COVID-19 is becoming more intense, with the vaccine rollout in South Africa starting this month. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Peter Wharton-Hood, CEO at Life Healthcare; Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive for Strategic Trade at Aspen and Ludovic de Beaucoudrey, Medical Affairs Director at Janssen South Africa.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:18:07 GMT
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AI Generated Summary
- Global solidarity is crucial in achieving herd immunity and preventing the spread of new variants.
- The public and private sectors must work together to ensure an efficient and equitable distribution of the vaccine.
- Discipline, responsibility, and adherence to protocols are essential in combating the pandemic and returning to a sense of normalcy.
The fight against COVID-19 is intensifying as the vaccine rollout and arrival are expected in South Africa. In a recent CNBC Africa interview, Peter Wharton-Hood, the CEO of Life Healthcare, Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive for Strategic Trade at Aspen, and Ludovic de Beaucoudrey, Medical Affairs Director at Janssen South Africa, discussed the significance of this moment in the battle against the coronavirus. The conversation highlighted the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in ensuring a successful rollout and distribution of the vaccine. The experts emphasized that the fight against the pandemic is a global effort that requires unity and solidarity to achieve herd immunity and prevent the spread of new variants.
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