Health Alert:  U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC

Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Event: COVID-19 vaccine available at Kinshasa locations in the DRC.

The DRC launched its COVID-19 vaccination campaign on April 19.  Vaccinations are currently prioritized for the following groups: (1) Health professionals and frontline social workers; (2) Persons suffering comorbidities (chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes); (3) Persons aged 55 and older.

Vaccines are available at the following locations in Kinshasa at this stage in the campaign.  People interested in receiving the vaccine should contact a location directly for details and to request an appointment.  

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