Makhura worried about slow pace of jabs for elderly
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says concerns remain over the slow pace of vaccination of the elderly in the province.
Makhura is on an oversight visit to Tshwane on Thursday to inspect vaccination centres around the area.
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“We want to make sure that we meet the elderly people first. We got a bit of a problem amongst the elderly people. We are going to be working with the post office…They come to get their pension and grants there.”
WATCH: Premier @David_Makhura addresses members of the media at Saulsville Arena. The premier says the provincial government aims to double the number of vaccinations administered per day to 100 000, with a particular focus in the @CityofJoburgZA, @City_Ekurhuleni & @CityTshwane. pic.twitter.com/4uvPN75WsO
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The Gauteng Health Department has also raised its concerns over the inadequate vaccination of the elderly population.
The department had targeted 1.3 million pensioners above the ages of 60 but only 700 000 have been inoculated.
Furthermore, the 50 -59 age group is also not vaccinating, with only at least half a million having received their Covid-19 jabs.
