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Protecting humanity and putting down fears associated with COVID-19 vaccines Format Harriet explains her ordeal before coming for vaccination and fear of clotting effect which was rampant in media. © WHO At crack of the dawn on 25th March 2021, Harriet Jai Jagne took a 15 minutes’ drive from Fajara to Brussibi, to get a lifesaving opportunity, COVID19 vaccine. She was accompanied by her daughter. On the same date a sizeable number of people turned out for the vaccine. The venue was well ventilated, under a big corrugated shade to protect both the vaccines and people from direct sunlight w...

Partner coordination Contributes to Better COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage in Kasese District Format © WHO/Uganda As the COVID-19 vaccination gains momentum in various districts of Uganda, financial, material, human, and logistical resources are becoming increasingly scarce due to the prolonged nature of the pandemic. However, innovative health workers have continued implementing mitigating measures to ensure the COVID-19 vaccination exercise succeeds in the low-resourced environment. Aware of the implementing partners operating in the district under various sectors, district authorities suppo...

English News and Press Release on Gambia about Contributions, Health and Epidemic; published on 27 Apr 2021 by WHO

English News and Press Release on Gambia about Contributions, Health and Epidemic; published on 27 Apr 2021 by WHO

Risk of major measles outbreaks as countries delay vaccination drives Format Risk of major measles outbreaks as countries delay vaccination drives © WHO Brazzaville -- Fifteen African countries delayed measles immunization drives last year as they dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. While seven of these countries have now completed the campaigns, eight remain outstanding, posing a risk of major measles outbreaks. On the eve of the African Vaccination Week -- the annual campaign for universal access to life-saving vaccines on the continent -- new, early data shows that an estimated 16.6 million...