Rwanda targets over 170k people in initial vaccination
One of the first Rwandans to receive the AstraZeneca and Pfizer doses as roll out of the vaccine started on March 5 with priority given to those in high risk groups. PHOTO | RWANDA BROADCASTING AGENCY
Rwanda kicked off its first phase of countrywide vaccinations on March 5. It targets high risk groups including frontline and healthcare workers, elderly people above 65 years of age, those with underlying conditions and disabilities.
A total of 171,480 people will be vaccinated with AstraZeneca and Pfizer doses in the ongoing first round. The country is betting on vaccinating at least four million people by the end of 2021 in order to fully reopen the economy, currently experiencing a recession.
