Ivory Coast has been mobilized for a week on its first Ebola case and has not forgotten the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of new cases is increasing again and “We must vaccinate” is the government’s watchword to quickly turn the corner. Nearly 1.6 million doses of Pfizer vaccine, funded by the Covax unit, were delivered to Côte d’Ivoire overnight from Friday to Saturday.
as reported from Abidjan, Jean-Luc Aplogan
The vaccines arrived on an Air France flight. After a small reception ceremony to thank the partners, Health Minister Pierre Dimba revealed the contents of the boxes. “We will receive 1.6 million doses of Pfizer, the goal is to ensure vaccine continuity,” the minister assured.
To date, Côte d’Ivoire has vaccinated 1.2 million Ivorians against Covid-19. Much more needs to be done as the curves increase with increasing falls and high deaths.
“We are in the third wave, we have more deaths than in previous waves. “, Notes Professor Serge Eholié, spokesman for the Monitoring Committee. A single key word: “Will you be vaccinated”. A recommendation from President Ouattara, his government and his experts to the Ivorians.
The most serious cases identified are the most vulnerable and unvaccinated people, according to the Ministry of Health. And for those for whom the vaccine is still a source of mistrust and aversion, the WHO representative in Côte d’Ivoire delivers this message. “All vaccines arriving in Côte d’Ivoire are approved by the WHO and all vaccines are effective,” insists Jean Marie Yameogo.
The vaccination will resume this Saturday with special emphasis on Abidjan, the epicenter of the pandemic, according to the guard committee. The Prime Minister is expected to visit several vaccination centers.
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