Disproportionate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine distribution—A great threat to low- and middle-income countries

6 Due to the lack of local vaccine manufacturing capacity on a mass scale, LICs rely on rich countries to get the vaccines. [...]several factors may pose a significant challenge to vaccine distribution in poor countries (ie, low levels of education and the poor socioeconomic status of the people), and these factors may affect the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among the general public. Most LMICs lack advanced research laboratories, government funds, vaccine-manufacturing policies, planning, and programs. [...]even if authorization for manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines is given to these countries, it will not solve vaccine distribution problems.5 In conclusion, wider availability of the COVID-19 vaccine in LMICs will play an important role in achieving global immunity against this deadly virus. HICs and global health organizations like the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI), and the WHO should support LMICs in acquiring adequate access to the COVID-19 vaccine so vaccines are equally available for everyone.