Africa: 'We Can End the Pandemic', UN Chief Says in New Call for Global Vaccine Plan

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Africa: 'We Can End the Pandemic', UN Chief Says in New Call for Global Vaccine Plan

[UN News] UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday repeated his call for a global COVID-19 vaccination plan to boost production and reach millions over the coming months, in line with recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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