Ghana becomes first country to get free coronavirus vaccines via COVAX

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The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX arrive in Accra, Ghana Source: AAP

The UN's COVAX scheme aims to reduce the gap between rich countries and the others who cannot afford to purchase doses.

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Published 25 February 2021 11:54am

By Tys Occhiuzzi

Source: SBS

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The UN's COVAX scheme aims to reduce the gap between rich countries and the others who cannot afford to purchase doses.

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Ghana becomes first country to get free coronavirus vaccines via COVAX

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The UN's COVAX scheme aims to reduce the gap between rich countries and the others who cannot afford to purchase doses.

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The UN's COVAX scheme aims to reduce the gap between rich countries and the others who cannot afford to purchase doses.

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