We need vaccine equity

We need [[vaccine equity]].

But the inequitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine on the global sphere isn’t just an issue of morals or ethics. When it comes to an infectious disease that does not respect borders, COVID-19 and emerging variants such as Delta will continue to be a threat to the international community as long as it exists anywhere in the world.

– What Is Vaccine Equity and Why Is It So Important?

Justification

• It’s unethical to privilege some countries over others with regards to public health
• COVID-19 will continue to be a threat to the international community as long as it exists anywhere in the world
• So long as there remains inequality in access to vaccines, there is a high possibility that we will continue to see more variants emerge
• The Omicron wave has highlighted the risk posed to everyone by variants. New ones could prove more lethal.

But

• [[We do not have vaccine equity]]

And

• National leaders will not prioritise another population over their own; realistic plans must treat [[vaccine nationalism]] as a given
• Those with production assets are the ones who can vaccinate their people

So…

• [[How can we achieve vaccine equity?]]

Epistemic status

Type : [[claim]]

Agreement level : [[Most likely]]

I’m not an expert, but it just seems wrong ethically, and additionally seems to make it more likely for variants to appear.