Role of the private sectorIt is also unclear on what role private health facilities will play once the vaccine is available in the country. The importation of vaccines by the private sector is yet to be approved. “As such, the private sector may not yet be allowed to transact in alternative vaccines.”Therefore, the private sector may only be tasked with helping the government in distribution but this too is unclear. health workers and the aged who are the most vulnerable. Of the 24 million vaccines coming in, 430,000 will go to health workers, 5.3 million to elderly persons, 4.4 million to people living with chronic diseases, 830,000 to teachers and security personnel.

Source: Standard Digital January 25, 2021 09:31 UTC