Key Drivers of Low Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania

Mohamed Yunus Rafiq; Ibrahim Simiyu; Hannah Wheatley; Bourema Sissoko; Zachary Enumah; Kheri Tungeraza; Brian J. Hall

doi:10.48327/mtsi.v3i1.2023.307

Key Drivers of Low Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania

Mohamed Yunus Rafiq
, Ibrahim Simiyu
, Hannah Wheatley
, Bourema Sissoko
, Zachary Enumah
, Kheri Tungeraza
, Brian J. Hall

New York University Shanghai
ResearchCom
CIVICUS
East China Normal University
Johns Hopkins University
Muhimbili National Hospital

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Abstract

WHO defines vaccine hesitancy as delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite the availability of vaccine services. It is a complex phenomenon that varies through time, place and vaccines. In this comment, we highlight the context-specific variation of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Tanzania. We suggest Covid-19 hesitancy in Tanzania is influenced with high burden of infectious disease, poor testing capabilities and demographic characteristics.

Original language	English
Journal	Medecine et Sante Tropicales
Volume	3
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.48327/mtsi.v3i1.2023.307
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2023
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Covid-19
East Africa
Tanzania
Vaccine
Vaccine hesitancy

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Key Drivers of Low Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania

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