The Sunday Mail
Debra Matabvu
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has launched the national Covid-19 vaccination programme at Wilkins Hospital in Harare Thursday.
VP Chiwenga, who is also the Minister of Health and Child Care, was the first person to be innoculated with the Sinopharm vaccine and urged the nation to take preventative measures which include vaccination.
“As you might be aware, Zimbabwe received its first batch of the 200 000 vaccines from the People’s Republic of China and today marks the launch of the vaccination programme, which is set to achieve a herd immunity of at least 10 million Zimbabwe,” he said.
“My presence here today with some Ministry of Health and Child Care officials, including my deputy, is to exhibit the Government’s confidence in the Sinopharm vaccine.
“I have received even my Covid-19 vaccine jab together with my Deputy Minister and my staff. Therefore, I urge all Zimbabweans to be vaccinated at their nearest health centre.
“It is important to get vaccinated, life can never be bought.”
VP Chiwenga said more vaccines are coming in the next few weeks to ensure the country vaccinates 10 million citizens, to reach herd immunity.
