Audio By Carbonatix
Tanzania has reportedly said it has no plans to import Covid-19 vaccines, instead, pinning its hopes on research into “local herbs”.
In an interview with the East African newspaper, Health Ministry spokesperson Gerald Chami went on to cast doubt on the safety and efficacy of imported vaccines.
He claimed that development has been too rapid for effective testing.
Covid-19 vaccine tests meet rigorous international standards.
Tanzania’s approach to Covid-19 has been at odds with its East African neighbours, who have seen a recent surge in cases.
The country stopped reporting new cases at the end of April, and President John Magufuli claimed that the country was virus-free.
It was also one of the first countries to order Madagascar's self-proclaimed, plant-based Covid-19 remedy in May, despite warnings that its efficacy was unproven.
Latest Stories
-
Rising sophistication in science and technology is deepening corruption – Kufuor
10 minutes -
Allegations of product hoarding by OMCs are baseless – CBOD
14 minutes -
Council of State not enough to check executive – Kufuor
15 minutes -
CLOGSAG strike without production: Ghana’s dangerous culture of entitlement
19 minutes -
Achimota School raises infrastructure concerns as surging demand outpaces facilities
19 minutes -
Ghana’s economic challenges fuel corruption, private sector must grow – Kufuor
22 minutes -
Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
23 minutes -
Kufuor calls for higher pay for public servants to curb corruption
32 minutes -
Kufuor calls for stronger separation of powers, greater parliamentary control over national budget
41 minutes -
Kufuor proposes non-partisan chamber to vet presidential nominees
52 minutes -
Executives of ACCA and the newly inducted ACCA members in a group photo at the event
55 minutes -
Kufuor proposes second house of Parliament made up of traditional leaders, professionals
58 minutes -
‘Thirst in the North’: Chiyifoyili residents say severe water shortage is straining marriages
1 hour -
Ghana Immigration arrests 93 foreigners, rescues 73 abuse victims in DEVTRACO estate raid
1 hour -
Hotline Documentary: ‘Thirst in the North’; Residents resort to sharing water with livestock
2 hours