The Air Rescue Team of FEMERAID International informs all our members, Knights and Dames of the Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta, Federation of the Autonomous Priories (KMFAP) about the followings:

According to the WHO, there are approximately 135 million Healthcare Practitioners (HCP) worldwide. When we combine statistics from 199 countries, it shows that only 2 out of 5 HCPs are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If we look at Africa in particular, only 1 out of 10 HCPs is fully vaccinated.

It is estimated that COVID-19 could have killed up to 180,000 health professionals to date. There is an urgent need to protect those who treat us and whoever is there during these critical moments.

A global effort by the richest countries on vaccinations for poorer countries is not only necessary, but urgently needed at this point in the pandemic.

Keep safe!

25th October 2021