While SA authorities have long said there is sufficient vaccines in stock to give those in need the jab, experts say the impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on supply of Covid-19 vaccines and PPE to Africa is still unknown.
The World Health Organisation Africa Region said this week the mid- and long-term impact of the conflict on vaccine and PPE supply is still unknown.While SA authorities have long said there is sufficient vaccines in stock to give those in need the jab, there have been concerns that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine may affect the supply of Covid-19 vaccines and PPE to the continent.
“We are aware that certain medical equipment, such as PPE gear for health workers, are in short supply on the continent and we hope this will not be worsened if the military offensive continues or even expands,” WHO Africa director Dr Matshidiso Moeti said.
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