Consider This from NPR The Pandemic Is Still Global. Here's How Vaccination Is Going In Other Countries
Mar 11, 2021
Brazil faces a dire situation with only 4% of its population vaccinated, leading to overwhelmed hospitals and the threat of new variants. Around the world, vaccine distribution grapples with challenges like corruption in Lebanon and conflict in Syria. Insights from international correspondents reveal the struggle against disinformation and the importance of public trust in vaccination efforts. The discussion also sheds light on the differing public perceptions in regions like the Philippines and Pakistan, influenced by historical and security factors.
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Brazil's Healthcare Collapse
- In Sao Paulo, hospitals are overwhelmed, turning away patients due to a contagious variant.
- Dr. Miguel Nicolelis describes people dying in ambulances, homes, and streets, similar to scenes in New York.
Brazil: Open-Air Laboratory for Variants
- Brazil is becoming a breeding ground for new variants due to its high infection rate.
- Mutations could lead to more lethal or infectious variants, posing a global threat.
Vaccine Hesitancy in the Philippines
- The Philippines received vaccines from China, but healthcare workers are hesitant.
- Dr. Maaludin Birwar took Sinovac out of desperation, prioritizing a vaccine that won't harm over efficacy concerns.