Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on COVID-19 Vaccines, will tomorrow undertake an oversight visit to Mpumalanga.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This is to engage on strategic interventions aimed at increasing the number of COVID-19 vaccination uptake. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The vaccination rollout oversight visit, led by Mabuza, follows engagements with the Gauteng and North West provincial government structures, which were aimed at ramping up the vaccination rollout programme. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The visit by Mabuza to Mpumalanga will include members of the IMC on COVID-19 Vaccines, who will visit members of the surrounding communities within the Ehlanzeni District with the aim of encouraging them to get vaccinated. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
For the past few days, South Africa has seen a 37% overall decrease in new COVID-19 cases. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Furthermore, about eight million citizens have been fully vaccinated and the country has seen the decrease of about 15% in hospitalisation. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mpumalanga, in particular, is amongst the provinces with the lowest proportion of the adult population who are fully vaccinated. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
As of 21 September 2021, the province, in particular Ehlanzeni District, has achieved just under 25% of vaccination coverage of the target population eligible for vaccination. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In this regard, Mabuza will receive updates on the status of the vaccination rollout programme in the province and also interact with various community leaders. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Deputy President will be accompanied by the Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele; Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla; Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Mostoaledi; Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo and Deputy Minister of State Security, Zizi Kodwa.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Source: South African Government News Agency<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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