Rich Countries Gained More From COVID-19 Vaccines, Study Finds
A global study of 173 countries found COVID-19 vaccines returned between $60 and $809 for every dollar spent on developing and distributing them. High-income countries gained more because they got vaccines earlier and rolled them out faster, while delayed access hurt poorer nations.
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Early in the pandemic, richer nations bought large amounts of vaccine supply first, while many poorer countries waited for doses. The study suggests fair and fast access will matter for planning against future health emergencies.
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