The MEC for the Department of Health in Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has called on communities in the Vhembe region to inform the local nurses if centenarians who have to be vaccinated are in their area, so that they can receive their shots "from the comfort of their homes".
Ramathuba visited granny Nnditsheni Singo (116) from Muledane Block J and grandfather Samuel Ramugondo (100) of Mukula Village at their homes on Monday, 12 July, to see to it that both receive their vaccination jabs.
"We thank the grandmother and grandfather for taking the lead in allowing to be vaccinated. I urge young people to learn and emulate from them and take vaccinations seriously. We will continue with our outreach programme to visit our senior citizens at their homes to vaccinate them," said Ramathuba.
According to Ramathuba, many elderly people have already experienced vaccinations when, years ago, the communities around Vhembe suffered from diseases that required vaccinations. "We are happy that they are willing to cooperate with the Covid vaccinations too," she said.
Although granny Singo cannot speak well anymore, she expressed her appreciation for the department's effort to visit her at her home, as she cannot travel anymore. Grandfather Ramugondo was also filled with gratitude that they came out to give him his jab.