COVID-19 in North Africa
Vaccine rollout in North Africa and West Asia: inequities rampant as conflict-hit regions suffer
Vaccination rates remain low in West Asia and North Africa even as these regions see an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. As the health emergency deepens, sluggish vaccination campaigns and extreme disparities within the region remain a challenge
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