Coronavirus: Why Africans should take part in vaccine trials This article discusses the importance of a COVID-19 vaccine trial in various parts of Africa. The author points out the many reasons medical experts depart the continent, as well as the possible factors as to why trials are infrequent. Scientists developing a vaccine for COVID-19 think it is important to conduct trials in Africa, because so many people are without personal protective equipment, access to medical care, and the lifesaving equipment when they can get to a hospital or clinic. Because of the history of colonialism and exploitation, the idea of testing a vaccine on people in Africa was not well received. Add to that what the WHO has dubbed an “Infodemic” spreading misinformation about the pandemic, and you now have a continent of people who are suspicious as to why anyone is trying to help. Prior to this course, I don’t know that I would have been able to make deep connections between, colonialism, the...
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