A discussion was organized on the impact of Covid-19, vaccine inequality and role of civil society organizations (CSOs) on 29 August 2022 in Kathmandu. It was jointly organized by NGO Federation of Nepal, ActionAid Nepal, The People's Vaccine Alliance Nepal, Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP), and Nepal SDGs Forum. Gnenrally, civil society agenda and concerns about the access to affordable heath services and vaccines, technology transfer and Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver, and the equality and inclusion within and among nations were discussed. Apart from this, the preliminary findings of a rapid assessment of the Covid-19 vaccination process, inclusion, accessibility and acceptance were presented. Likewise, the meeting was useful in excahange of views, opinions and suggestions useful to the ongling research. A full research report will be shared amidst an event in a few months. Health professionals, social workers, development workers, CSO representatives, Nepal Chemist and Druggist Association representative were among the participants of the meeting.
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