Caribbean and African Health Network calls on community to get vaccinated
In an open letter to the Black African Caribbean and Black African community, the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) pledge to be available for open and honest discussions about COVID-19 vaccination. This is to help and support the community that has been the target of disinformation about COVID-19 and vaccination.
Whilst vaccination take-up is increasing in the Black community, it is at a slower rate than for other populations. Leaving more of the Black community at risk of catching COVID-19 and becoming seriously ill.
"As a nurse, I have seen too many people in intensive care with COVID-19. And too many people from my own community, of all ages, some with long term health conditions and some who were previously very healthy. Everyone who is unvaccinated is at risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19"
Throughout the pandemic, CAHN has been undertaking works and projects to promote health equity.
- Ensuring people have access to services, trusted COVID-19 and vaccination information and the opportunity to engage with health professionals.
- Helping people to make informed health choices.
- CAHN continues to offer a vaccination helpline, answering people’s questions about vaccination to help them to feel more empowered and confident in their decision.
Call the CAHN helpline
0771 002 2382
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone over the age of 12 living in the UK, free of charge and irrespective of a person’s immigration status.
