Kenyans who experience serious side effects of Covid-19 vaccines can file for compensation from March 31. Although the vaccines are proven to be extremely safe, a compensation mechanism for any serious side effect is important to instil confidence, experts say. Kenya will pay for premiums through a small levy charged on all doses of vaccines received. The scheme allows vaccine users to receive compensation in case of rare but serious adverse effects without making them prove that the vaccine was the cause of the complication. The compensation scheme will start on March 31, 2021, and run until June 30, 2022.

Source: The Star February 23, 2021 20:15 UTC