African Vaccination Week Opens Amidst Zero-Dose Child Concerns
Measles vaccination coverage in South Africa has declined from 80% to 76% within one year. The country recorded 58,000 additional zero-dose children in 2024. One in five South African children is currently not fully vaccinated. African Vaccination Week begins this week. The data was presented during a national briefing by Kevimu Satana.
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“Measles coverage has slipped from 80% to 76% in a year, and the country added 58,000 more zero-dose children in 2024.”
SAfm
“58,000 more zero-dose children in 2024. African vaccination week opens this week.”
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