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21 Mar, 4 tweets, 4 min read
In the πŸŒπŸŒŽπŸŒβ€™s biggest ever global vaccine drive, speed & precision are vital to beat the #COVID19 pandemic.

@Kate_L_OBrien explains the importance of vaccine distribution from research to #VaccinEquity πŸ‘‰bit.ly/2NvtdFO
#COVID19 vaccine candidates have to meet rigorous safety requirements to receive WHO’s final stamp of approval, vouching for their βœ…efficacy, βœ…safety, and βœ…quality.

Learn more about the process in @Kate_L_OBrien interview πŸ‘‰bit.ly/2NvtdFO
@Kate_L_OBrien said trust-building is πŸ—οΈ to secure global vaccination for everyone, everywhere.

Read the interview πŸ‘‰bit.ly/2NvtdFO
There will be no end to the #COVID19 pandemic without equitable vaccine distribution.

@Kate_L_OBrien explains how WHO is working with partners around the 🌏🌎🌍 to achieve #VaccinEquity. πŸ‘‰bit.ly/2NvtdFO

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