In Serbia, COVID vaccine supply outweighs demand amid mistrust

Serbia has procured enough vaccines for its population but as conspiracy theories fester, many remain hesitant over taking the shots.

With the third-highest rate of inoculations in Europe, Serbia is viewed as something of a Balkan success. But the country has been struggling to find people to vaccinate. Under Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia has procured enough vaccines to inoculate its population of seven million, but supply is outpacing demand amid vaccine hesitancy.