In a world still reeling from the pandemic, Chinese COVID-19 vaccines are emerging as a lifeline for developing nations. A recent CGTN Global Stringer investigation visited five countries—Turkey 🇹🇷, Pakistan 🇵🇰, Mexico 🇲🇽, Colombia 🇨🇴, and Peru 🇵🇪—to uncover how these vaccines are reshaping grassroots pandemic responses.
🚀 Why it matters: Many low-income countries struggled to access Western-made vaccines due to cost and supply chains. China's donations and exports have helped bridge this gap, offering hope to healthcare systems on the brink. Local health workers praised the shots for being \"easy to store\" and \"effective in rural areas,\" where infrastructure is limited.
💬 Voices from the ground: In Pakistan, a nurse shared how the vaccines \"prevented overcrowded hospitals from collapsing,\" while a Colombian official noted a \"40% drop in severe cases\" post-vaccination drives. Peru’s health ministry also reported fewer deaths in regions with high Chinese vaccine uptake.
🌱 The bigger picture: This isn’t just about doses—it’s about global equity. As one Mexican virologist put it: \"Science saved lives here, but cooperation kept the door open.\" With variants still looming, such partnerships could define the next phase of the pandemic fight.
