Low vaccination levels and high number of health-compromised populations make the continent a ‘breeding ground for variants’ that pose a global risk
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The next three to five years will require the continent to ensure there is sustainable business beyond Covid-19.
Hospitals are under strain, nurses are burning out and infections are on the rise, but there are limited Covid-19 vaccine doses available
This has resulted in demand exceeding supply — or vice versa — at many vaccination sites
Medical aid schemes and businesses will help the government with the cost of acquiring enough vaccines for the South African population to achieve herd immunity