vaccine hesitancy
Measles outbreak: low vaccination rates being monitored
While the World Health Organisation has raised the alarm about an increase in measles outbreaks globally, South Africa is confident the risks locally are minimal. UNICEF and the WHO reported cases of measles increased by 79 percent globally in January…
Vaccine Wastage: 92,370 Pfizer vaccines due to expire
Just over 46,000 people could have been fully vaccinated with the 92,370 doses of the Pfizer vaccine that expire tomorrow. Once expired these vaccines cannot be used and will be destroyed. Health Ministry spokesman Foster Mohale said the expiring…
Vaccine hesitancy takes on a whole new dimension in SA
Vaccine hesitancy in South Africa can no longer be defined as an unwillingness to vaccinate. According to experts socio-economic factors and limited access to vaccination sites are among the reasons why the country is in danger of failing to meet…
COVID-19: Nearly 50% of South Africans prefer prayer over jab
A new survey has revealed that 47% of South Africans believe that prayer is more effective than a COVID-19 vaccine in preventing infection. This finding forms part of a study conducted by Afrobarometer in a week in which the country has just passed the seven million mark for the number of doses administered.
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KZN elderly urged to hop on SA’s vaccine bandwagon
With Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal still reeling from the violent unrest two weeks ago, the KZN provincial government is urging the elderly to keep COVID-19 in mind and be vaccinated, registered or not.
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NIDS-CRAM data – More South Africans willing to be vaccinated
There's been an increase in vaccine acceptance in South Africa since February according to the latest National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) – Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (CRAM).
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KZN Health MEC urges senior citizens to get the jab
In a bid to encourage vaccination among senior citizens, the KZN provincial government is urging the elderly to present themselves without registering at vaccination sites, as many senior citizens have expressed fear about ID fraud and frustration at a lack…
KZN school staff vaccine rollout: Mixed bag of feelings as teachers weigh up options
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout for teachers is still sparked with uncertainty. A combination of fake news, personal beliefs and health reasons have prevented many school staff from registering to be vaccinated. Health-e News spoke to a few teachers in KwaZulu-Natal…
Vaccine acceptance high in Africa – study
As phase two of the COVID-19 vaccination drive gets underway this week, new research shows that vaccine acceptance on the continent is high.
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‘Vaccines don’t kill’: Church leader gets jab to reassure churchgoers
Phase two of the COVID-19 vaccination drive began yesterday with some church leaders 'showing the way' to reassure congregants who may be hesitant about being vaccinated.
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Guinea pigs and misinformation – COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is a growing threat
Vaccine hesitancy in South Africa is a growing threat to fighting the COVID-19 epidemic but health workers remain resolute that access to a vaccine will save lives.
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Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout must include clear communication to combat vaccine hesitancy — experts
Inequitable distribution and vaccine hesitancy are the key challenges facing Africa in its fight against Covid-19, say international health experts.
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Measles outbreaks are devastating countries across the globe, linked to a massive drop in vaccination rates. The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm and ranked ‘vaccine hesitancy’ as one of the top 10 threats to public health everywhere. Is South Africa immune? HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.
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Measles outbreaks are devastating countries across the globe, linked to a massive drop in vaccination rates. The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm and ranked ‘vaccine hesitancy’ as one of the top 10 threats to public health everywhere. Is South Africa immune? HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.
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