Africa’s Vaccination Test
In February, African health ministers meeting in Addis Ababa signed a widely praised declaration of their commitment to keeping immunization at the forefront of efforts to save the continent’s children from death and disease. But fulfilling that commitment will be no easy feat. owing to high – and rising – vaccine costs.
BOSTON – In February in Addis Ababa, African health ministers signed a widely celebrated declaration of their commitment to keeping immunization at the forefront of efforts to save the continent’s children from death and disease. Fulfilling that commitment will be no easy feat. Immunization is not just a health issue; it is also an economic challenge.