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South Africa’s hesitancy rates are among the highest in the sub-Saharan region.

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GUEST – Prof. Hannelie Meyer - Head of the South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre
Vaccine hesitancy remains a growing public health challenge in South Africa, with a new Vaccine Confidence Report revealing that 71% of participants expressed hesitation toward receiving at least one of the available vaccines. Launched during World Immunization Week, this report—produced by MSD in collaboration with Prof. Hannelie Meyer from the South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre highlights that South Africa’s hesitancy rates are among the highest in the sub-Saharan region.
7 May 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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