Over 140 world leaders and figures signed the open letter requesting governments unite behind a “people’s vaccine” against Covid-19, marking the most ambitious position yet set out by world leaders on what has become the most urgent quest in modern science, reports UNB. South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is pushing for scientific research to be shared between countries and that the vaccine be patent-free. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, underscored the need to work together to beat the virus. “Our response plans – at national, regional and global levels – must, therefore, prioritize water, sanitation and hygiene services”, they said in a joint statement. “Funding envelopes need to be maintained with no diversion away from the commitments and priorities set for the water, sanitation and hygiene sector”, they stated.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 15, 2020 08:26 UTC