On Let's Talk about Health in Africa Lenias Hwenda takes an in-depth look at the state of public health in African countries through one-on-one conversations and roundtable discussions with leaders and change makers from various sectors of the economy that impacts the health of Africans. Leaders, change makers and ordinary people share their insights, analysis and perspectives to help you make sense of the issues affecting the governance of health in Africa, how they are being tackled, whether this is working and what is needed to close the gap between the status quo and meaningful transformation of the lives of Africans.
25/10/2020 The state of cold chain supply chain infrastructure needed for Covid-19 vaccine rollout in AfricaAuthor: Lenias Hwenda The second phase of the Covid-19 pandemic is already underway. Like the rest of the world, Africa is pinning its hopes on the anticipated imminent approval of a Covid-19 vaccine that could begin mass production by early 2021. The continent’s urgent need for vaccines emanates from a desperately weak health system.
Author: Lenias Hwenda All indications from experts suggest that the licensing of one of the three leading Covid-19 vaccine candidates is imminent. It is expected that by the end of 2020 or at the latest, by early 2021, an approved licensed vaccine will be available for mass production and mass vaccination. Delivering the first vaccine marketed for the population will face many challenges that policymakers and leaders in industry and international organisations should plan for in order to mitigate the risks and deploy the vaccine optimally and effectively.
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