Hesitance frustrates Covid-19 vaccination efforts 13 May 2021 - 11:18
Hesitance by citizens to take the jab and delays in delivery of vaccines are the main challenges that the country will have to deal with when it enters the second phase of its vaccination programme on Monday.
This is according to the Anban Pillay, director-general of the department of health who outlined government’s vaccination programme during a GEMS (Government Employees Medical Scheme) virtual symposium on Thursday.
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A group of healthcare experts and policymakers will on Thursday hold a discussion on how to ensure an effective vaccination rollout plan in SA as part of a series of virtual events looking at vaccine rollout strategy.
Panelists will among others discuss hurdles in the vaccine rollout, lessons learnt, solutions and matters related to distribution of the jabs in SA.
The discussion, organised by the Government Employees Medical Scheme (Gems), will focus on what healthcare is set to look like this year and beyond.
SA has been lagging behind in vaccinating its population to achieve herd immunity and as a result the country is faced with a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic that has threatened lives and livelihoods.
David Mabuza and his team would also be responsible for the national communication strategy to counter misinformation and encourage an uptake of the vaccines.. Picture: Masi Losi /Gallo Images / Sunday Times
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