South Bangka Regency Has the Lowest Second Dose Vaccination Rate in Bangka Belitung Islands Province

Several districts/cities in Bangka Belitung Islands Province still record a relatively low second dose vaccination rate compared to other regions. Some of these districts/cities include South Bangka Regency, Bangka Regency, and West Bangka Regency.

As of yesterday's data, in implementing the vaccination program, these three regencies have only completed 433,800 second doses out of the expected target of 569,050 vaccine recipients.

South Bangka Regency is ranked first. As of yesterday, this region has recorded 74.33 percent for the second dose vaccination. This figure is the lowest compared to the other seven districts/cities. Meanwhile, for the first dose, as of yesterday, 94.42 percent has been achieved, or 282,580 vaccine recipients.

This district/city's vaccination program is planned to target 155,950 participants. According to data from the Ministry of Health, the average vaccination last week in South Bangka was 224 participants. The remaining vaccine stock is currently recorded at 13,884 doses.

Next is Bangka Regency. For the second dose vaccination, this region is ranked second lowest. With a vaccine target of 255,160 participants, 76 percent or 193,920 participants have been successfully vaccinated.

The first dose achievement is recorded at 89.47 percent, or 458,900 vaccine recipients. According to data from the Ministry of Health, the average vaccination last week in Bangka was 1,126 participants. The currently available vaccine stock is 18,824 doses.

West Bangka Regency is ranked third. With a vaccine target of 157,930 participants, 78.49 percent or 123,960 participants have been successfully vaccinated for the second dose. According to data from the Ministry of Health, the average vaccination last week in West Bangka was 537 participants. The currently available vaccine stock is 6,652 doses.

Regarding vaccination achievement at the provincial level, the total first dose vaccination in Bangka Belitung Islands Province has reached 87.45 percent, or 1.12 million vaccine recipients. The second dose vaccination is recorded at 74.46 percent, reaching 955,380 vaccine recipients.