Date
The vaccination deployment plan was developed in order to reduce the morbidity and mortality rate associated with the COVID-19 virus. In the first instance, the elderly (60 years+), healthcare workers and persons with non-communicable diseases were prioritized to receive vaccinations. This was later expanded to essential workers and the general population. The final sector of the population to receive vaccinations were children.
General Objectives
To reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with the COVID-19 virus.
Beneficiaries
Entire population
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Type
Programmes
Responsible institution
Topics / Chapters
Main Priority Measure
A.4 - Population and development
Ensure full integration of population dynamics into sustainable development planning, sectoral policies and public policies and programmes in general ―in particular in development and land-use planning― at national and subnational levels, drawing on sociodemographic knowledge and information and harnessing technological advances.