Mkhize calls for equal-access to covid-19 vaccine!

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25 November 2020

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.

Mhkize says countries should, irrespective of their location or economic-well-being, all have equal access to a vaccine.

"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