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Jul 2021
15m 8s

Has Tanzania changed its tune on Covid?

Bbc World Service
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Before his death, Tanzania’s President John Magufuli gained notoriety for denying Covid was a problem. He refused to sign up for vaccines, instead recommending prayers and herbal remedies.

Now President Samia Suluhu is in charge. She has acknowledged that Covid is circulating in Tanzania and it’s now her job to tackle the pandemic. But what’s she done so far? Is it enough?

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