Nurith Aizenman
Stories
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Why low income countries are so short on COVID vaccines. Hint: It's not boosters
Wealthy countries keep buying way more doses than they need. New data shows just how much the stockpile of unused vaccine is growing.
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The great vaccine ... bake off ... has begun
Why the WHO has tasked a South African startup with trying to replicate Moderna's mRNA COVID vaccine recipe.
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Scientists in South Africa are working to reverse engineer the Moderna COVID vaccine
A consortium in South Africa wants to teach manufacturers in poor countries to make Moderna's COVID vaccine. But Moderna won't share its process. So the scientists are trying to reverse engineer it.
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The Phone Call That Made An Afghan Woman Doctor Flee
She practiced medicine in Mazar-e-Sharif. She wanted to serve her country. Her story offers a window into what the Taliban takeover may hold for Afghanistan's women.
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The Downs And Ups Of Africa's Current COVID Surge
The World Health Organization has reported a downturn after 8 weeks of increasing cases. But the good news comes with a large dose of caution.
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Africa Faces A 3rd Wave Of COVID-19 Driven By The Delta Variant
Africa just marked its worst pandemic week ever and its third wave of COVID-19 — largely driven by the delta variant. Vaccine shipments to the continent are moving slowly.
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Experts Warn Lag In Global Vaccinations Could Lead To Dangerous Variants
Thanks to widespread vaccinations, the U.S. is reopening. Meanwhile, countries without similar access to doses are angry and fearful — amid signs the COVID-19 catastrophe in India could spread.
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20 Million Africans Are Due For Their 2nd COVID Shot. But There's No Supply In Sight
African nations had been counting on Serum Institute of India for nearly all their COVID vaccines. Now the company says it won't be sending any more for months. And African officials are scrambling.
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They Desperately Need COVID Vaccines. So Why Are Some Countries Throwing Out Doses?
How the chaotic system for distributing the world's vaccine supply is wreaking havoc in places that can least afford it.
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Can Vaccines Stop Variants? Here's What We Know So Far
One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."