Precise and insufficient scientific endeavour: COVID-19 pandemic experience from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacted a heavy burden for healthcare systems and medical professionals globally. Countries with a substantial portion of unvaccinated populations face difficulties in defending against the severe acute respiratory virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) [1,2]. Mass rejection of COVID-19 vaccines in many countries and lack of collective awareness for vaccination have raised global concerns for current and could lead to even more pressing threats for future pandemics [2,3]. Above all, a rising trend in vaccine rejection seen over the years, fast development of COVID-19 vaccines, and strong opposition by the anti-vaccination movement led to the lack of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance on a global scale, including developing countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H).