WHO countries agree 'equitable and timely access' to coronavirus vaccine, 'comprehensive evaluation' of response

The World Health Organization (WHO) concluded the annual World Health Assembly on Tuesday, adopting a resolution that calls for an independent review of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the agency’s own performance.

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