Omicron shows need for global vaccine coverage, as Canada doses slowly reach African clinics
CTV
COVID-19 vaccine doses donated to COVAX by Canada have recently begun to arrive at their intended destinations, all while the spread of Omicron highlights one of the dangers of failing to ensure global vaccine coverage.
Vaccine doses donated to COVAX by Canada have started arriving at their intended destinations, all while the spread of Omicron highlights one of the dangers of failing to ensure global vaccine coverage.
At the Tabitha Medical Clinic in Kibera, Kenya, health workers are finally getting the first box of Canadian-donated AstraZenca vaccines, now called Vaxzevria.
Eddah Ogogo, program co-ordinator for the health-care program in the region said they were “excited” to receive the vaccine doses.
“This is very crucial in fighting the pandemic,” she said.
