The Health Ministry has dispatched 21 vehicles to various counties across the country to improve vaccine transportation to vaccination centres. The double cabin pick up vehicles were procured by the ministry with support by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, GAVI. The logistical support comes after multiple assessments identified weak vaccine transport systems from the regional depot to subcounties as a challenge affecting immunization initiatives in the country. Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said despite immunization being the second most cost-effective public health intervention, a significant number of children in the country remain unvaccinated and are susceptible to diseases. Data shows coverage varies from county to county with the lowest recording less than 60 per cent immunization coverage.

Source: The Star May 08, 2022 14:50 UTC