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Efficacy and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa: A systematic review

20245 citationsOpen accessMakerere University

Abstract

COVID-19 vaccines administered in Africa were effective in preventing infections, hospitalization, and death. These review findings underscore the need for concerted efforts of all stakeholders to enhance the access and availability of COVID-19 vaccines and reinforce public awareness to reach the high-risk, unvaccinated group of the African population.

Research topics

  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • COVID-19 epidemiological studies

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306309

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