BCG vaccine hiccup cause for concern

THELMA Muchemwa from Tafara is a troubled mother. Her son is now a month-old and is yet to get his Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine dose. She is aware that her son’s health is at risk the more he delays getting the jab. Muchemwa has tried visiting local clinics, but all in vain. Harare City Council-owned primary healthcare facilities across the capital are either operating at subdued capacity or have shut operations. For more, read our Society Section Page 1.