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Several footballers have reacted with fierce criticism to a proposal by two French scientists who want to test a possible vaccine against Covid-19 in Africa.
Scientists on French television have spoken about wanting to test a potential vaccine in Africa first. Jean-Paul Mira, chief physician at the Paris Cochin Hospital, justified this with the fact that there are no masks, no treatment options and no resuscitation measures in Africa. This is how it was done with AIDS studies. In the introduction, the scientist said that he would provoke with his statements.
Research director Camille Locht replied: “You are right, we are considering carrying out a parallel study in Africa.” At the same time, one is also thinking about studies in Europe or Australia. The fact that Africa is supposed to serve as a guinea pig has triggered a storm of outrage, and some footballers were also shocked.
Alaba: “This is disgraceful and unacceptable”
The Austrian David Alaba, whose father comes from Nigeria, said: «Are these two types doctors or clowns? I could never have imagined this kind of racism. It is disgraceful and unacceptable. We all have to stand together and work hand in hand to fight this virus. »
Former African world-class players Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast) and Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) also reacted with horror on Instagram. Nati player Breel Embolo also cleared his air in an Instagram story at the weekend.
