Leaked memo: Moderna's CEO responds to criticism of the $135 billion biotech prioritizing vaccine profits over helping poorer countries
Andrew Harnik/AP ImagesModerna's CEO rebuked criticism of its vaccine supply to poorer nations in a memo obtained by Insider. "We are now criticized for doing what we promised," CEO Stephane Bancel wrote to employees.
Moderna in recent weeks has come under fire from the White House, lawmakers, and activists who say the biotech is not doing enough to make its COVID-19 vaccine available to the poorest countries. I know that most of you have worked nonstop for the past two years, through nights and weekends, birthdays, weddings and funerals. There will never be a full accounting of your sacrifices: the costs at home, the burden on your marriages and families, the toll on personal health. And now you're being asked to bear more.
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