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South Africa: Second Phase of Mass Vaccination to Begin On 17 May
SAnews.gov.za, 8 April 2021
Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has announced that the second phase of the country's vaccination rollout will begin on 17 May. Read more »
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South Africa: Technology and Microplanning Are Vital to a Successful African Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-Out
Daily Maverick, 11 April 2021
To defeat the Covid-19 pandemic at scale, health authorities need to invest in microplanning on the ground as well as a global control tower approach backed by digital resources… Read more »
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South Africa: South Africa's Vaccine Roll-Out Failings Expose the Hollowing Out of the State
Daily Maverick, 8 April 2021
A lot rests on leadership to bridge the yawning gap between political rhetoric and real roll-out - to address the government's pathological, systemic failure to walk the talk. Read more »
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South Africa: Phase Two of Vaccination Roll-Out Begins On 17 May, Says Zweli Mkhize, Reveals No Logistics
Daily Maverick, 8 April 2021
Quality assurance requirements mean some vaccine delivery dates cannot be confirmed, leading to difficulties with the procurement and logistics of the vaccine programme. Read more »
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South Africa: Department of Health Dispels Rumours of Imminent Phase Two Vaccine Registration for Those Over 60
Daily Maverick, 8 April 2021
Rumours swirled on social media that those over 60 should register online now to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. The Department of Health released a statement stating this was not… Read more »