Public health experts say promising COVID-19 treatment pills could play a key role for North Korea, one of the only countries yet to begin coronavirus vaccinations. ChallengesDelivering the antiviral pills to North Korea would face some of the same difficulties as the vaccine efforts. AdvantagesShafik, who has worked for decades with North Korea, also said it may be easier for Pyongyang to accept the pills, which could be shipped to North Korea without foreign staff present. But many groups may be deterred by U.S. sanctions, which prohibit a broad range of engagement with North Korea. Kee Park, the neurosurgeon who has made more than 20 trips to North Korea, agrees.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 15, 2021 14:26 UTC