📣 Lessons from Moldova on the Use of Pharmacists to Increase Demand for COVID-19 Vaccinations

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When the COVID-19 vaccines first launched in Moldova, vaccine confidence across the country was low, particularly among target populations. To combat this, Moldova launched a national campaign using pharmacists to increase awareness, confidence, and coverage of the vaccines. Linked recently sat down with Oxana Constantinova, Doctor Epidemiologist, Center for Public Health, Moldova, to understand the outcomes and lessons learned from this experience. Learn more by checking out our Practitioner Perspectives interview here.

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