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Wealth over welfare: Mpox vaccination delayed in Disputed Region of Congo as high-income countries stockpile vaccines

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In the past, smallpox, polio and measles caused enormous suffering, death and financial health burdens all around the world. However, in recent times, these infectious diseases have been eradicated except for a few cases each year. This disease eradication has been achieved by developing effective vaccines and their equitable and effective distribution worldwide through childhood immunisation, mass vaccination and education. By prioritising every life with the motto, no one is safe till everyone is safe, these campaigns have set an example of how a collaborative, voluntary international response can tame pandemics. Rapid immunisation also prevents the viruses from developing vaccine-resistant mutations and provides lifelong hard immunity.

Source: BMJ Global Health

DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2024-018420

Authors: Ayesha Tanveer, Anum Tahir, Faiz U l Haq

Institutions: Dow University of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences Lahore

Language: English

Topic: Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,679