The whole world has been waiting for Covid-19 vaccines. Now that some are available, where are the doses going? Bioethicist Ruth Faden of Johns Hopkins Berman Institute, explains the complexities  and inequities of the global rollout. Even with the current delays and chaotic distribution in the U.S., she says for much of the world, the wait will be much longer, “We’re looking at vaccine availability for the world’s poorest countries in 21, 22, perhaps in 23 … so a very different picture there.”

Then Sean Callahan, head of Catholic Relief Services, describes how wealthy countries can pay it forward with Covax -- purchasing vaccines in advance and sharing with those who can’t afford them and how CRS is working to keep people safe for the long haul.

The whole world has been waiting for Covid-19 vaccines. Now that some are available, where are the doses going? Bioethicist&nbsp;Ruth Faden&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://bioethics.jhu.edu/" data-cke-saved-href="https://bioethics.jhu.edu/">Johns Hopkins Berman Institute</a>, explains the complexities&nbsp; and inequities of the global rollout. Even with the current delays and chaotic distribution in the U.S., she says for much of the world, the wait will be much longer, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking at vaccine availability for the world&rsquo;s poorest countries in 21, 22, perhaps in 23 &hellip; so a very different picture there.&rdquo;
Then&nbsp;Sean Callahan, head of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crs.org/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.crs.org/">Catholic Relief Services</a>, describes how wealthy countries can pay it forward with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.who.int/initiatives/act-accelerator/covax" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.who.int/initiatives/act-accelerator/covax">Covax&nbsp;</a>-- purchasing vaccines in advance and sharing with those who can&rsquo;t afford them and how CRS is working to keep people safe for the long haul.

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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