The World Health Organization has released an update to the Global COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy in response to the spread of omicron submutants.
The organization has raised global vaccination targets from 70 percent of every country in the world to 70 percent of the total population, in addition to 100 percent of healthcare workers, the most vulnerable populations, the elderly over 60 years of age. and those who are immunocompromised, by vaccinating them, whether at an initial or booster dose, to reduce mortality, keep communities open, and keep the economy functioning while transmission continues.
The organization said that during the first year of vaccination (Covid-19), vaccines saved the lives of about 20 million people, as more than 12 billion doses of the vaccine were administered worldwide, resulting in about 60% of the population being vaccinated. average 28 Only 3% of older people and 37% of health workers in low-income countries have so far received primary vaccination, while 27 countries have yet to start booster programs to reduce mortality and severe disease and protect health systems and economy.
