Question NW1779 to the Minister of Health
02 September 2021 - NW1779
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)With regard to the vaccine online registration system, also known as the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS), what has he found are the reasons that on 2 May 2021 it was reported that only 500 000 South Africans above the age of 60, out of a group of 5 million persons in this specific age group, have so far registered to be vaccinated; (2) how can persons who are not equipped to register online be assisted by Government to enable them to register on the EVDS system; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. The reference date of 2 May 2021 was before the start of the National Vaccination rollout programme on the 17 May 2021. As of 31 August 2021, at 14h50 a total of 3,567,652 individuals older than 60 had registered for vaccination on the EVDS;
2. The response is as follows:
- There are three options to self-register at no cost to the individual namely:
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- Through the internet at vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za
- Through WhatsApp by sending a Whatsapp Message – Register to 0600123456
- Through USSD by dialling *134*832#
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Two options for assisted registration exist namely:
- Registration points at vaccination sites
- Dial the National Call Centre Toll free numbers 0800029999, the call centres agents will assist the individual to register while on the call.
3. Yes.
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