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The United States and the rest of the world’s wealthiest nations are facing a great moral challenge, writes the editorial board. nyti.ms/3fhA8we

For the United States, this is a moment of both obligation and opportunity. nyti.ms/3fhA8we

Covax, the World Health Organization’s initiative to pool vaccine resources, remains profoundly underfunded and has failed to meet even its modest target of vaccinating one-fifth of the population in the Global South. nyti.ms/3fhA8we

The consequences of the global vaccine disparity are expected to be severe. nyti.ms/3fhA8we

Without vaccines, the global economy will contract by trillions of dollars, according to the International Chamber of Commerce. nyti.ms/3fhA8we

Vaccinating the globe will require leadership and a level of international cooperation that many people may consider impossible. nyti.ms/3fhA8we

"It’s time to help the rest of the world."

Read more from the editorial board. nyti.ms/3fhA8we