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Cape Argus reports that disability rights and advocacy groups have raised several concerns over the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and nationwide strategy, particularly for persons with disabilities.
Epilepsy SA Western Cape Director Wendy Nefdt said there are many concerns related to the nationwide vaccine rollout, with the most challenging being the possible side effects the vaccine might have on persons with epilepsy. “I have not heard of trial runs with persons with neurological conditions. Further challenges include access to the vaccine at the local health care centres. With the discontinuation of the basic grant for all persons, poverty and access to health care abounds. People cannot access services without an income. This places a serious constraint on persons with epilepsy and the community as a whole,” Nefdt indicated. She also said that persons with disabilities should be prioritised during Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout, particularly people with limited to no mobility and who experienced difficulty in maintaining physical-distancing. “Some people have serious comorbidities dependent on their type of disabilities and are at high risk of contracting the virus,” Nefdt pointed out. Phase 1 will include the vaccination of healthcare workers across both the private and public sector as well as those outside the sectors. This week, Epilepsy Awareness Week will be held between 8 and 14 February. Blind SA said: “We encourage all blind and partially sighted persons including other persons with different disabilities to choose to be vaccinated.”
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Shakirah Thebus at Cape Argus
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