International charity organization, Caritas, expresses concerns over the uneven distribution of vaccines

Gerd Müller, the Development Minister from the Christian Social Union (CSU), has urged wealthier nations to provide more funding for COVID-19 vaccinations in poor countries. In a statement made to the "Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland" in Friday editions, Müller emphasised the global nature of the pandemic and the need for collective action.

Müller's statements come amidst growing concerns over the disparity in vaccine distribution between Africa and Western industrial nations. However, it's important to note that Müller did not specifically mention the Pfizer vaccine or the fact that not a single dose of it has been administered in Africa, as highlighted by Oliver Müller, head of Caritas international.

Müller finds it unacceptable that vaccines continue to be distributed based on financial rather than humanitarian aspects. He believes that the distribution of vaccines should prioritise humanitarian needs over financial considerations. This criticism is not a new one, as Oliver Müller has previously criticised the international COVAX vaccine program for its perceived focus on financial aspects rather than humanitarian needs.

The international COVAX vaccine program, designed to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines globally, has started vaccinations in 18 developing and emerging countries. Yet, approximately 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been used predominantly in Western industrial nations, with the specific countries not detailed in the provided search results.

Müller's statements are a call to action, urging wealthier nations to contribute more to the global fight against COVID-19. He believes that the global pandemic can only be overcome collectively, or not at all. This sentiment is shared by Müller, who is the head of the humanitarian organization Caritas international, and by Oliver Müller, who has been vocal about the global inequity in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

The World Health Organization has approved the Pfizer vaccine for use, making it one of the many vaccines available in the global fight against COVID-19. The specific role of the Pfizer vaccine in the distribution disparity between Africa and Western industrial nations remains a topic of discussion, with both Müller and Oliver Müller highlighting the need for a more equitable distribution of vaccines.

International charity organization, Caritas, expresses concerns over the uneven distribution of vaccines