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. 2021 Oct 7;37(3):297–309. doi: 10.1093/heapol/czab113

Table 4.

Prioritized population groups

Income Low income Lower middle
Ethiopia Mozambique Rwanda Uganda Angola Cape Verde Nigeria Zambia
GINI coefficient 35 54 43.7 42.8 42.7 47.2 43 57.1
Prioritization rationale Prioritized populations
Prioritized for continuity of services Pregnant women x x x x x
Young infants x x x
People in need of sexual and reproductive services x
People with pre-existing illnesses x x x
People with HIV x x
Prioritized given their vulnerability Immigrants x x
Ethnic groups x
Population in rural areas x x
Refugees/internal displaced x x
Sexual and gender minorities x
People with disabilities x
Homeless population x
Inmates x
Prioritized given their risk of transmission Travellers x x x x x x
Healthcare workers x x x x x
Prioritized given the greatest risk of seriously ill Elderly x x x
People immune compromised x