Africa faces challenges in race for vaccine 

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As countries across Africa begin to gradually reopen, many people are worried that complacency could hinder attempts to revive economies. Another challenge facing the continent’s 1.2 billion people is gaining access to a vaccine, despite most of the world’s potential vaccine supply. Host Marco Werman speaks with Dr. John Nkengasong, head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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