Launch of Covid-19 vaccination registration ‘ a significant milestone’, says Mkhize
Registration for the second phase of government’s Covid-19 vaccine program will go live on at 4pm on Friday.
The second phase will target people above the age of 60.
Briefing media on Friday morning, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said all people who turn 60 in 2021 will be eligible to register.
"Today is our great pleasure to launch the official South African Covid-19 vaccination program registration portal.
"The electronic vaccination data system is now available to the general public and invites all citizens aged 60 years and above to register for vaccination.
"Those who will be turning 60 from 2021 will then be eligible for registration."
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Plans are underway for the country to start the second phase of vaccination in May.
The second phase of the government's rollout plan is set to run until the end of October.
’’This launch marks a significant milestone not only for our vaccination campaign but for South Africa’s advancement towards Universal Health Coverage. This is the first time in our democratic history that a major public health campaign will be supported by one digital system for all South Africans,’’ Mkhize said.
Mkhize said that there would be no difference between private and public sector patients.
The site where people can register will go live at 4pm on the following link: vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za/#/
