On The Frontline - How The Public And Private Sector Collaborated For SA!

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In January 2022, Discovery celebrated a significant milestone - one million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered through its nine vaccination sites. Set up as surge capacity sites in the early stages of the government-led COVID-19 vaccination programme in South Africa, these sites have administered COVID-19 vaccinations to all South Africans, whether covered by private health insurance or not.

This is but one example resulting from the extraordinary collaboration between public and private sector partners during South Africa’s COVID-19 journey, which has been illustrated in a documentary produced by Discovery featuring key events and milestones behind the scenes in the drive to vaccinate the nation.
15 Feb 2022 English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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