21 May 2021 French President Emmanuel Macron in a video message at the Global Health Summit called for increased production and distribution of Coronavirus vaccines, as soon as possible so that all people can be vaccinated, while access to therapeutic drugs and virus testing means.
In vaccine production, Mr Macron said barriers should be removed to increase capacity and promote co-production, with the transfer of technology and processes across all continents.
On the issue of vaccine distribution, Macron said the principle that every dose of vaccine should be used to the best of its once should not be hoarded in some countries and shortages in others. Macron has pledged to share at least 30 million doses of the vaccine through the Coronavirus Pandemic Vaccine Implementation Plan by the end of the year.
