# Africa's childhood vaccination gap

https://mins.news/en/item/58653

- CGTN, 2026-09-12 10:26 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-12/Africa-s-childhood-vaccination-gap--1QnwjH2EjZK/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> South Africa is seeing a sharp fall in routine childhood immunisation. The share of infants under one recorded as receiving no vaccines rose to 36.3% between January and April 2026, while first-dose coverage fell to 67% in 2025. Health officials cite misinformation, missed opportunities in clinics, supply problems and population-data issues. Measles and diphtheria outbreaks have followed, while African coverage remains below pre-pandemic levels.