ONLY 5% ARE COVID-19 VACCINATED IN NWP
Lupindula Mwewa
North Western Province Minister ROBERT LIHEFU says only five percent of the eligible population in the province has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Mr. LIHEFU says government is concerned with the low turnout in all vaccination centers.
He says myths surrounding COVID -9 vaccinations have contributed to the public shunning the jab.
Speaking during a re-launch of the COVID-19 vaccine in Solwezi, Mr. LIHEFU said there is need to clear all myths surrounding the vaccines.
Meanwhile, Senior Chief MUJIMANZOVU of Mushindamo District says traditional leaders have a duty to sensitize their subjects on the importance of the vaccine.
CHIEF MUJIMANZOVU said traditional leaders must work with the government and ensure more people receive the vaccine.