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BBC News
By Christopher Sleight
image captionVaccination uptake among Africans in Scotland is lower in almost every age group over 50
Distrust in the medical industry has led to the lower uptake of the Covid vaccine among Africans in Scotland, according to a human rights campaigner.
Mukami McCrum said unethical practices by companies in Africa left many scared to take the vaccine.
Public Health Scotland estimates 72% of Africans aged over 50 have had their first jab. Overall uptake is 92%.
The Scottish government said it was working with partners to explore the reasons for the unequal vaccine uptake.
Uptake of the Covid vaccine is lower among Africans in Scotland than any other ethnic group, according to the Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures.
BBC News
By Christopher Sleight
image captionVaccination uptake among Africans in Scotland is lower in almost every age group over 50
Distrust in the medical industry has led to the lower uptake of the Covid vaccine among Africans in Scotland, according to a human rights campaigner.
Mukami McCrum said unethical practices by companies in Africa left many scared to take the vaccine.
Public Health Scotland estimates 72% of Africans aged over 50 have had their first jab. Overall uptake is 92%.
The Scottish government said it was working with partners to explore the reasons for the unequal vaccine uptake.
Uptake of the Covid vaccine is lower among Africans in Scotland than any other ethnic group, according to the Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures.