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One chart that shows equal access to vaccines isn’t just about health

A man receives a dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during a vaccination program in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 16, 2021.

The gulf in vaccine distribution between rich and poor nations is breathtaking and self-defeating. Image: REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Jatinder Sidhu
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High income countries: 1 in 2 people, or 51% have been vaccinated as of Aug 4, 2021.
High income countries: 1 in 2 people, or 51% had been vaccinated as of Aug 4, 2021. Image: UNDP
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