President Joe Biden’s decision to limit the export of COVID-19 vaccines has drawn sharp criticism from global health experts and world leaders, who argue that it will exacerbate vaccine inequity and prolong the pandemic..
**A Global Divide**.
Biden’s executive order, issued on February 24, 2021, restricts the export of most COVID-19 vaccines manufactured in the United States. The order aims to prioritize the vaccination of Americans and ensure an adequate supply for the country..
However, critics argue that the order will have detrimental consequences for global efforts to combat the pandemic. They point out that many low- and middle-income countries are heavily reliant on vaccine imports, and that the US export ban will hinder their ability to protect their populations..
**Health Experts Express Concern**.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has called the US export ban a .
