Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says the sooner a covid-19 vaccine reaches Africa, the easier African governments will be able to avoid a resurgence in infections.
Mhkize was participating in an online World Health Organization-briefing this week and says that up to 18 African countries have already seen a marked surge in new covid-19 infections, in the past 7 days.
Audio PlayerMhkize says countries should, irrespective of their location or economic-well-being, all have equal access to a vaccine.
Audio Player"Today we’re honoured to be joined by the two co-chairs of the ACT-Accelerator Facilitation Council: His Excellency @dagiulstein, Minister of International Development of #Norway; and @DrZweliMkhize, Minister of Health of #SouthAfrica"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #ACTogether pic.twitter.com/oFZg7DPAjR
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) November 23, 2020
Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros https://t.co/un2spGWT2a
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) November 23, 2020
