{"id":43046,"date":"2021-03-10T08:37:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T08:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rusesabagina-among-inmates-vaccinated-against-covid-19\/"},"modified":"2021-03-11T15:32:01","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T15:32:01","slug":"rusesabagina-among-inmates-vaccinated-against-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rusesabagina-among-inmates-vaccinated-against-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Rusesabagina among inmates vaccinated against Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rusesabagina faces nine counts linked to terrorism, and he is co-accused with other 20 individuals who were allegedly involved in terror attacks that took place between 2018 and 2019 and claimed nine lives.<\/p>\n

Vaccinated population range from the age bracket of 60 and above as well as inmates with chronic diseases. <\/p>\n

These inmates expressed delight for receiving the vaccine noting that it is a gesture that the country takes care of them. <\/p>\n

\u201cI am overwhelmed with joy for the gesture as I heard that we are among people to be vaccinated. It reflects how President of the Republic loves us so much,\u201d said Mucanda Vital Kivumbi, a 73-year old inmate. <\/p>\n

As Kivumbi explained, he was always worried that he might catch Coronavirus due to congested population in prisons but was comforted when selected among first groups of people to be vaccinated. <\/p>\n

Nirere B\u00e9atrice, 67, said he felt better after receiving the vaccine and thanked the Government for being far sighted to include inmates among first groups. <\/p>\n

\u201cBeing vaccinated among first groups is something of great importance that induces smile. This gesture evidences how the Government plans for all people including inmates,\u201d she noted. <\/p>\n

RCS Commissioner General, CGP George Rwigamba has said that vaccinating inmates is among best ways to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in prisons. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe vaccine is of great relevance because it is not easy to maintain social distancing in prisons. The vaccination will relive worries of catching new infections. We voice our appreciation to the Government that planned for inclusive distribution of vaccines,\u201d he explained. <\/p>\n

It is expected that over 12,000 inmates from different prisons will be vaccinated first while others will follow the suit later. <\/p>\n

Rwanda kicked off countrywide vaccination program on 5th February 2021 after receiving 240,000 AstraZeneca and 102 960 Pfizer-BioNTech doses distributed through COVAX as well as 50,000 AstraZeneca doses donated by India last week. <\/p>\n

So far, over 208,000 doses have been administered. <\/p>\n

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