The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is currently developing a regional response plan for Covid-19 vaccine that targets vulnerable individuals. A group of technical experts within the IGAD secretariat have put the plan together and forwarded it for discussion by member governments to ensure it meets the technical specifications. The main objective of the plan is to increase access to Covid-19 vaccines and reduce the barriers that are likely to hamper their access. IGAD Head of Mission to Kenya Fatuma Adan said the secretariat would like to encourage member governments to work together under this Covid-19 response plan as no country is safe until all countries are safe. The IGAD secretariat has also provided Sh10 million to the government of Kenya’s National Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund with a similar amount also given to the other IGAD member states.

Source: The Star February 17, 2021 18:56 UTC