'This is very worrying': Calls for assistance as poorer areas in Western Cape record low vaccination numbers

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The Western Cape health department has now called on the public to assist older citizens to register online to receive their Covid-19 vaccination, particularly in poorer communities where turnouts are lower than in more affluent areas.

“The truth is that we desperately need everyone’s help. The number of vaccination registrations in this age band is growing, but not fast enough,” said health spokesperson Mark van der Heever.

“We have identified these areas and through our local partnerships we have a multipronged approach to assist elderly to register. We know people need to register, but we can assist them at the hospital and then also give them their vaccination,” Van der Heever said.

“This is very worrying to me. Vaccines save lives, and every life must matter. No matter where you live, or what you earn. We must ensure a fair and equitable vaccination programme in our province,” Winde said. “My mother registered on the system but never received a message. So I took her to Lentegeur today in the hope of getting a walk-in appointment. But there was a sign saying they aren’t taking walk-ins any more and there were many cars turning around and leaving.”

 

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