Slow Rollout Of Booster Doses A Concern: Minister Waqainabete
He added that as of April 8, a total of 119,857 individuals have so far received booster doses which was slightly more than 20 per cent of the targeted population.
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | 13:20
Minister for Health and Medical Services Ifereimi Waqainabete. Photo:Leon Lord
The slow rollout of the COVID-19 booster vaccine is a cause of concern for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, says Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete.
He added that as of April 8, a total of 119,857 individuals have so far received booster doses which was slightly more than 20 per cent of the targeted population.
“There are pockets of the population that remain an issue with the ministry in terms of COVID-19 vaccination numbers,” he said.
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“Those who are not vaccinated and those who have not received booster doses increase their chances of getting severe disease and death.”
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