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In tackling the lessons of COVID-19, two significant issues emerged: vaccine inequity and vaccine hesitancy. Ambrose paints a stark picture of global vaccine distribution, noting that a significant portion of the world still lacked access to vaccines during the pandemic's peak. Countries in the Global South, particularly those in Africa, were disproportionately affected, leading to unnecessary fatalities in those regions.
The slow rollout of vaccines also ignited skepticism among populations, evident in testimonials from individuals like Musa, a fisherman from Senegal. Initially eager for vaccination, Musa turned hesitant, influenced by misinformation online and a general sense of apathy due to the relatively mild impact of COVID-19 in his community.