Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination drive suffers setback as Nigeria gets $900m

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The African COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Access Strategy of the African Union (AU), yesterday, admitted that its target of vaccinating

at least 60 per cent of the continent’s population or the entire adult populace by end of 2022 had suffered a setback, as only less than two per cent of Africans had received the jabs.

“This partnership with the MasterCard Foundation is a bold step towards establishing a New Public Health Order for Africa and we welcome other actors to join this historic journey,” Nkengasong stated.The Africa CDC called on governments, global funders, the private sector and others to assist in meeting the AU goals.

The foundation’s President and CEO, Reeta Roy, said there was an urgent need to ensure equitable access and delivery of vaccines across the continent.“This initiative is about valuing all lives and accelerating the economic recovery of the continent. In the process, this initiative will catalyse work opportunities in the health sector and beyond as part of our Young Africa Works strategy,” she added.

 

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