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Angola Reaches 70 Percent Vaccination Coverage – Health Ministry

Angola Reaches 70 Percent Vaccination Coverage – Health Ministry

Luanda -The National Public Health Director, Helga Freitas said on Tuesday in Luanda that vaccination coverage in Angola has reached 70% thanks to the government’s efforts to ensure the acquisition and distribution of vaccines throughout the national territory.

Speaking to ANGOP on the World Immunization Day celebrated on June 9, the official highlighted that although it is below the 95% recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccination continues to be the most effective measure to…

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