In a press release published on its official page, this Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the efforts of health authorities, logistics managers, health professionals, civil society and international partners who have delivered millions of doses to Tunisia.
WHO estimates, moreover, that with more than 35% of the population who received at least one dose and nearly 20% of people fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, Tunisia is progressing towards the goal of 50% of people. protected by vaccination by the end of October, said Wednesday the office of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Tunisia.
It can rely on a dense network of Basic Health Centers whose experience in vaccination is recognized.
In this context, the organization welcomes the “exceptional result” achieved by Tunisia during the three national days of vaccination against the coronavirus on August 8, 15 and 29, 2021.
“More than 1,600,000 people were vaccinated during these three days. This is an exceptional result which testifies to the dynamism and the commitment of all actors to respond effectively to the health crisis and cope with the COVID epidemic “, indicates the WHO.
According to the press release, thanks to the efforts of health authorities, logistics managers, health professionals, civil society and international partners who have delivered millions of doses to Tunisia through the COVAX initiative or as part of bilateral donations, lives will be spared, contaminations will be avoided and the health system will be better equipped to face new waves of epidemics.
The World Health Organization will continue to support Tunisia relentlessly to support its efforts in terms of vaccination and to fight the pandemic, the same source reads.
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