Zimbabwe: Vaccination Uptake Surpasses 100 000 Mark
8 hours ago
Senior Health Reporter
Over 100 000 Zimbabweans have heeded the call by Government to receive the free Covid-19 vaccination as part of efforts to control the pandemic.
The number of vaccination centres has also been increased, resulting in less congestion, and the speedy processing of those wanting the jab.
As of yesterday, 123 454 people had received their first jab while another 22 056 had received their second shot.
The Ministry of Health and Child Care yesterday said: ” . . . 6 157 received their first dose today bringing (the) cumulative (number) for 1st dose to 123 454 while 453 received their second dose bringing (the) cumulative for 2nd dose to 22 056 (as at 1600hrs).”
Vaccination uptake surpasses 100 000 mark
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke
Senior Health Reporter
Over 100 000 Zimbabweans have heeded the call by Government to receive the free Covid-19 vaccination as part of efforts to control the pandemic.
The number of vaccination centres has also been increased, resulting in less congestion, and the speedy processing of those wanting the jab.
As of yesterday, 123 454 people had received their first jab while another 22 056 had received their second shot.
The Ministry of Health and Child Care yesterday said: “ . . . 6 157 received their first dose today bringing (the) cumulative (number) for 1st dose to 123 454 while 453 received their second dose bringing (the) cumulative for 2nd dose to 22 056 (as at 1600hrs).”