The Zone team asked young people in the community why they think it is important for the youth to be vaccinated.

Enzo Amuele
Kumbee Tjirongo

I encourage the youth to take the vaccine as it increases our chances of achieving herd immunity as a nation, which betters our chances against warding off the Covid-19. The youth are the most active group as they often tend to be out and about, meaning they carry a greater risk of spreading the virus to their family, friends and whoever else they might interact with.

Omega Tjirimuje

Young people should get vaccinated because they are the biggest group of people in Namibia. In doing so, this will minimise the likelihood of extended family members and friends contracting the virus from their young ones known as the youth. It’s better to stop Covid-19 at the source to prevent spreading. Prevention is better than a cure.

Gottwin April

It is vital that the youth in Namibia are vaccinated to provide herd immunity for those who cannot be vaccinated due to underlying health problems and chronic diseases. Their immune systems could also adapt very well to the vaccine compared to older people.

Ashley Shwars

As the future leaders of tomorrow, we as youth should serve as spearheads in advocating trust and unity in socio-economic objectives that our government pursues. With this said, every fight the government fights is our fight and the government can only win a fight with the help of the youth, as we are the majority.

Luciano Kambala

Vaccines have played a fundamental role in eradicating terrible illnesses such as polio, diphtheria and hepatitis. We need to work together as young people to make Namibia the safe haven it has always been known to be in Africa. We have a collective responsibility to ourselves and our country to get vaccinated and attain herd immunity.

Wayne Mckay

Because we are such social beings, I believe it is critical that young people get vaccinated. Infection may not be fatal to us, but it may be to our loved ones who are not as youthful or do not have as strong immune systems. It's better to be safe than sorry. Furthermore, having a completely vaccinated community will enable us to improve socialising!