Leaders Address Vaccine Inequity At U.N. General Assembly

At the UN General Assembly, world leaders, particularly from Africa, addressed the inequity in COVID vaccine distribution. Some supported waiving intellectual property rights to allow more countries to produce vaccines. Despite pledges from wealthy nations like the US to donate doses, distribution has been slow, with only 15% of promised donations delivered, according to the WHO.

Which group of leaders highlighted the inequity in COVID vaccine distribution at the UN General Assembly?

• African leaders

• European leaders

• Asian leaders

• South American leaders

What proposal did some leaders support to increase vaccine production?

• Increase funding for vaccine research

• Reduce vaccine prices

• Temporarily waive intellectual property rights

• Build more vaccine factories

What is the main reason for the slow distribution of vaccine donations?

• High demand in donor countries

• Lack of transportation

• Insufficient production

• Slow distribution processes

Which organization reported that only 15% of promised vaccine donations have been delivered?

• World Health Organization

• World Trade Organization

• International Monetary Fund

• United Nations

Which country is mentioned as having pledged to donate vaccine doses?

• United States

• India

• Brazil

• China