Coronavirus; Alberto Fernández once again denounced the unequal distribution of vaccines at the World Health Summit

President Alberto Fernandez participated this morning in the World Health Summit convened by the Italian Presidency of G-20 and the European Commission. In a brief speech he delivered via videoconference, he again referred to the uneven distribution of vaccines and called on the international community to redouble its efforts to ensure equitable access to vaccines globally.

From Olivos’ residence, the president said: “We must take responsibility for the management of the pandemic and improve our cooperation for the recovery of all countries at the social, economic and environmental level ”.

He argued that more than a year after the spread of Covid-19, developing countries continue to suffer from a strong impact. “Currently, Latin America is facing a new epidemic that is hitting us badly, reported.

In this context, he questioned the unequal access to vaccines. Considered a “Unfair and immoral situation contrary to the interests of the international community ”and called for“ guaranteeing an equitable and united distribution ”.

“We must redouble our efforts to achieve equitable access to scientific achievements, technology transfer and intellectual property rights for allow an increase in the global production of vaccines “Fernandez asked.

The Head of State also called for the improvement of the global health architecture to “share knowledge and encourage the participation of developing countries”. He said the current health crisis must be a “A wake-up call to build a more inclusive and just society”.

The summit in which Fernández participated is co-chaired in the Italian capital by the president of the Council of Ministers of that nation, Mario Draghi, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. It has the participation of leaders of G-20 member countries and representatives of invited nations, international and regional organizations and global health experts.

The event aims to share lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic and sign the Rome Declaration.

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