Johnson & Johnson To Provide African Union With 200M Vaccines

The African Vaccine Acquisition Trust plans to distribute 220 million doses of Johnson and Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to African Union Member States starting in the fall. The agreement also allows for the possibility of acquiring an additional 180 million doses through 2022. This initiative aims to address the slow vaccine rollout and rising COVID-19 cases in parts of the continent.

What challenges are parts of the continent facing regarding vaccine rollouts?

What is the current situation regarding COVID cases in parts of the continent?