Brazzaville, 16 June 2022 – Africa is intensifying COVID-19 vaccination of high-risk population groups with some promising signs. WHO recommends 90% vaccination coverage for health workers and 80% coverage for people over 60. WHO is recommending to countries with low vaccination coverage to focus on high-priority groups – health workers, older adults and people with comorbidities. “Having been beset by poor access to doses, costly delays and shortfalls, Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination progress so far is no mean feat,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa. During mass vaccination campaigns, WHO recommends that countries set up bespoke mobile teams for targeted vaccination of high-priority groups.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 16, 2022 15:22 UTC