(NPR) Why Millions Of Doses (From Biden) And A Billion Bucks (From Mastercard) Aren't Enough

Why Millions Of Doses (From Biden) And A Billion Bucks (From Mastercard) Aren't Enough

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Vaccine doses are in short supply in African countries — and even when they arrive, there may not be a way to get them into people's arms in a timely fashion. Above: People wait to get vaccinated at a hospital in Thika, Kenya, in March.



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Why Millions Of Doses (From Biden) And A Billion Bucks (From Mastercard) Aren't Enough

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