Government urges young people to vaccinate
Manamela addressed a group of N6 level students in Oslo beach, motivating them to take the vaccine.
Local, provincial and national offices of government have joined forces with operation Yolo (You Only Live Once), a vaccination drive created in an effort to ensure safety, longevity and preservation amongst the Kwazulu-Natal youth.
The Yolo vaccination drive took place at all three Esayidi TVET College campuses on Monday.
It was led by the Vooma Vaccination Drive, Buti Manamela (Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Innovation), Nonhlanhla Khoza (KZN MEC for Social Development) and Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Mayor Cynthia Mqwebu.
In his appeal to urge young people to vaccinate, Manamela along with dignitaries in attendance visited the Nyenyezi Campus in Bhobhoyi, the Port Shepstone Campus in Oslo Beach and concluded at the Gamalakhe Campus.
Manamela addressed a group of N6 level students in Oslo beach, motivating them to take the vaccine.
“I want you guys to help spread the message, because there are those who are reluctant and have concerns that it might turn them into some character from DC Comics. I’m sure we’d all like to be superman but unfortunately this vaccine won’t do that,” he said jokingly
“Let us also encourage those who have concerns and let us help clarify them. One should also seek assistance from a qualified medical professional,” he added.
A mobile clinic from the Port Shepstone Primary Healthcare Outreach team, which offers various medical services administered the vaccinations.
Once vaccinated, students were observed for 15 minutes in case of any mild side effects.
“You only have one life, be responsible and don’t waste it by uplifting vaccine stigmas. We have to take charge of our lives because the government has invested a lot into our youth,” said MEC Khoza.
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