Africa to get 220 million COVID-19 vaccine doses – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, Africa will get at least 220 million initial doses.

The first batch will prioritise front-line healthcare workers and vulnerable groups, according to the WHO Africa program area manager Richard Mihigo.

He said distribution will be based on the population of each country.

Mr Mihigo said all 54 countries had expressed interest in a COVID-19 vaccine.

Africa has a population of more than 1.3 billion people.