Answer to Question #215340 in Economics for Darlene

Question

Using real life examples, give reasons why Kenyans avoid VCT

Answer 1

Many African countries have followed WHO's advice to introduce as many first doses as possible and not to stockpile vaccines for second doses.

Some countries have also had to rush to use vaccines or risk their expiration date.

Why Some African Countries Can't Use Their Vaccines

These factors contributed to a severe shortage of doses for the second injection, mainly the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Most African countries received their vaccines under the Covax scheme, and most of them were obtained from the Serum Institute of India.

However, India stopped exporting vaccines in response to urgent needs of its own, and manufacturers were faced with the challenge of increasing production quickly.