Migrants in Djibouti are being vaccinated against COVID-19 for the first time, as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) works with the Government to support the national immunization effort.

Since the start of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out globally, IOM has been advocating for the inclusion of migrants and Djibouti is one of the first countries in the region to initiate a campaign for them.

A statement from IOM says around 70 migrants have received jabs since the vaccination drive began on 12 October and it will continue till at least the end of the year.

Sankulleh Janko reports.