MANILA, Philippines — The “imbalance” in COVID-19 vaccine distribution worldwide must be corrected to attain inclusive recovery, President Rodrigo Duterte said during the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC) One World Protected Summit held Wednesday.
According to a Palace statement, the President cited that 80 percent of the global supply of vaccines goes to developed countries.
“This imbalance must be corrected — or there will be no real and inclusive global recovery to speak of,” Duterte was quoted to have said during the meeting.
Also during the summit, Duterte pledged $1 million as Philippine contribution to the global vaccine-sharing pool, COVAX facility.
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