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TRIPOLI: The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) and the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern on Thursday (Friday in Manila) about the serious shortage of vaccines for children in Libya.
“UNICEF and the WHO are extremely concerned about the severe shortage of critical vaccines in Libya that threaten the health of children.
Over the past seven months, the unprecedented vaccine shortage in the country has put them at risk of illness and death, ”said a joint statement.
The decrease in the number of children receiving life-saving vaccines in Libya is a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has led to the closure of international borders, movement restrictions and delays in the acquisition and distribution of vaccines, explained the release. .
UNICEF and WHO urged national authorities to ensure the immediate release of funds to replenish the country’s vaccine supply.
“WHO will spare no effort to improve immunization coverage for children across the country to ensure a healthy childhood and a prosperous future,” said Elizabeth Hoff, WHO Representative in Libya.
“It is essential that all vaccination sites receive an immediate supply of all vaccines to ensure the uninterrupted implementation of the vaccination schedule based on national protocols,” said UNICEF Special Representative in Libya, Abdul Kadir Musse.
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