The Vaccine and The Continent

In a special collaboration, the Kilimani Project Foundation and Up/Root talk with Dr. Githinji Gitahi about the rollout of the vaccine on the continent. Dr. Githai answered questions from the community and addresses the science - and rumors - that remain. This is the episode to share with all the aunties, cousins and grandparents who need information that speaks to our experience as African nationals! Dr. Gitahi sheds light on how the vaccine was developed, how it works, if there are long-term effects -- and if the supply will be enough to meet demand. If you woud like to support COVID-19 relief efforts in India - please consider giving to PATH (https://www.path.org/p/covid-19-response/) or Ketto (https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/mission-oxygen-helping-hospitals-to-save-lives). You can also give to Amref Health Africa's COVID efforts here on the continent at https://amref.org/coronavirus/donate/. Learn more about Kilimani Project Foundation at https://www.kilimani.co.ke/. Up/Root is edited by Bukachi Akatsa (bukachiakatsa@gmail.com)and the show jingle is written and performed by my daughter Selah Piper.