12 million doses to 17 African countries – COVAX vaccine deliveries so farA joint WHO and UNICEF team welcome COVAX shipment in The GambiaThe COVAX equitable vaccine distribution program has so far delivered 12 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to a total of 17 African countries as of today, March 6, 2021. According to Matshidiso Moeti, head of the World Health Organization, WHO’s Africa region, six of the 17 countries have so far started vaccination. The most recent recipient of doses is Djibouti, which is located in the Eastern Mediterranean Region according to WHO classification. Most countries are receiving the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines. The highest consignment so far has gone to Nigeria with close to 4 million doses delivered days ago.

Source: GhanaWeb March 06, 2021 15:22 UTC