Starting on Tuesday, Rwanda’s health ministry will begin administering third doses to the elderly and people with underlying diseases.
According to the ministry, the implementation would be phased and will begin in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital.
Those above the age of 50 would receive ‘third dosages,’ according to Rwanda’s minister of state in charge of primary healthcare.
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If you’re between the ages of 30 and 50, you’ll only get the extra shot if you have a medical issue.
“This group should have an extra jab, as they are at higher risk of infections following their first immunizations,” according to the World Health Organization.
The third dose is also available to health care personnel.
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To date, more than three million Rwandans have been fully jabbed out of a population of around 13 million people.
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