COVID-19 vaccination coverage and linkages with public willingness to receive vaccination prior to vaccine roll-out: Evidence from Rwanda
COVID-19 vaccination coverage and linkages with public willingness to receive vaccination prior to vaccine roll-out: Evidence from Rwanda
Abstract The rapid development of multiple SARS-CoV-2 vaccines within one year of the virus’s emergence is unprecedented and redefines the timeline for vaccine approval and rollout. Consequently, over 13 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, accounting for ～70% of the global population. Despite this steadfast scientific achievement, many inequalities exist in vaccine distribution and procurement, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as those in Africa. This stems from the cost of COVID-19 vaccines, storage and cold-chain challenges, distribution to remote areas, proper personnel training, and so on. In addition to logistical challenges, many developed nations rapidly procured available vaccines, administering second and third doses and leaving many developing nations without the first dose. In this paper, we explore the level of reception to COVID-19 vaccines prior to their availability in Rwanda using a survey-based approach. While several countries reported spikes in vaccine hesitancy generally coinciding with new information, new policies, or newly reported vaccine risks, Rwanda functions as an exemplar for controlling disease burden and educating locals regarding the benefits of vaccination. We show that, even before COVID-19 vaccines were available, many Rwandans (97%) recognized the importance of COVID-19 vaccination and (93%) were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine following vaccine availability. Our results underscore the level of preparedness in Rwanda, which rivals and outcompetes many developed nations in terms of vaccination rate (nearing 80% in Rwanda), vaccine acceptance, and local knowledge relating to vaccination. Furthermore, in addition to the whole-of-government coordination as well as tailored delivery approach, previously developed practices relating to vaccination and communication surrounding the Ebola Virus Disease may have compounded the COVID-19 vaccine program in Rwanda, prior to its implementation.
Karuhije Janvier、Kelvin David、Ndishimye Pacifique、Kumar Anuj、Sharma Mansi、Nkeshimana Menelas、Nsanzimana Sabin、Hewins Benjamin、Ostadgavahi Ali Toloue、Martinez Gustavo S.
Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Ministry of HealthLaboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Canadian Centre for Vaccinology CCfV, Dalhousie University||Laboratory of Immunity, Shantou University Medical CollegeLaboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Canadian Centre for Vaccinology CCfV, Dalhousie University||African Institute for Mathematical SciencesLaboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Canadian Centre for Vaccinology CCfV, Dalhousie UniversityLaboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Canadian Centre for Vaccinology CCfV, Dalhousie UniversityUniversity Teaching Hospital of KigaliMinistry of HealthLaboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Canadian Centre for Vaccinology CCfV, Dalhousie UniversityLaboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Canadian Centre for Vaccinology CCfV, Dalhousie UniversityLaboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Canadian Centre for Vaccinology CCfV, Dalhousie University
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COVID-19AfricaRwandaPandemicVaccine UptakeVaccine Inequalities
Karuhije Janvier,Kelvin David,Ndishimye Pacifique,Kumar Anuj,Sharma Mansi,Nkeshimana Menelas,Nsanzimana Sabin,Hewins Benjamin,Ostadgavahi Ali Toloue,Martinez Gustavo S..COVID-19 vaccination coverage and linkages with public willingness to receive vaccination prior to vaccine roll-out: Evidence from Rwanda[EB/OL].(2025-03-28)[2025-05-02].https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.03.05.23286509.点此复制
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