South Africa: New Shingles Vaccine to Be Launched in SA Private Sector, but Affordability May Limit Access

[spotlight] Ten years after its launch in the United States, a new, more effective shingles vaccine is finally set to hit the market in South Africa.

While the vaccine, called Shingrix, should soon be available at private sector pharmacies, it seems unlikely that it will be provided in the country's public healthcare system any time soon. ...