GLOBALink | Pandemic exposes weaknesses of America's political, healthcare systems: Kenyan analyst

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GLOBALink | Pandemic exposes weaknesses of America's political, healthcare systems: Kenyan analyst

How could the U.S., the country with the world's most advanced medical system and technology, end up with the highest cumulative numbers of COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths? A Kenyan expert explains the reasons behind this. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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