Strategies to create demand for COVID-19 vaccination in Senegal

This briefing provides an overview of a roundtable discussion held by the VCP, Africa CDC and on the ground partners in Senegal. It discusses the role of policymakers in driving demand for vaccination and makes strategic recommendations for actions to help drive up community confidence in and uptake.

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Summary

Date:

June 2022

Countries:

Senegal

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