Efficacy and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa: A systematic review.

Tajudeen RajiMosoka Papa FallahNebiyu DerejeFrancis KakoozaNicaise NdembiMohammed AbdulazizMerawi AragawJean KaseyaAlain Ngashi Ngongo

Published in: PloS one (2024)

COVID-19 vaccines administered in Africa were effective in preventing infections, hospitalization, and death. These review findings underscore the need for concerted efforts of all stakeholders to enhance the access and availability of COVID-19 vaccines and reinforce public awareness to reach the high-risk, unvaccinated group of the African population.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
randomized controlled trial
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
systematic review
mental health
emergency department
quality improvement
drug induced