The ethical issues in COVID-19 vaccine distribution: A major public health challenge

Qasim Mehmood; Hashim Talib Hashim; Zanyar Qais; Mustafa Ahmed Ramadhan; Joseph Varney

doi:10.56101/rimj.v1i2.29

Authors

Qasim Mehmood King Edward Medical University
Hashim Talib Hashim University of Baghdad
Zanyar Qais Medical University of Lublin
Mustafa Ahmed Ramadhan University of Baghdad
Joseph Varney American University of the Caribbean

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56101/rimj.v1i2.29

Abstract

Not available.

Author Biographies

Qasim Mehmood, King Edward Medical University

Medical Student, Faculty of medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Hashim Talib Hashim, University of Baghdad

Department of Medicine and General Surgery, University of Baghdad, Baghdad Iraq.

Zanyar Qais, Medical University of Lublin

Medical Student, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.

Mustafa Ahmed Ramadhan, University of Baghdad

Department of Medicine and General Surgery, University of Baghdad, Baghdad Iraq.

Joseph Varney, American University of the Caribbean

American University of the Caribbean Medical School, Cupe Coy, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part).

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