Access to vaccines London, England: Paul, a recognized stateless person. © UNHCR/ Katie Barlow vaccine, the authorities have conducted an information campaign in different languages and are collaborating with NGOs to reach all such persons. passports or ID, including stateless refugees, can register for the vaccine platform using the UNHCR registration certificate number. To respond to the challenge of some people lacking identity documents, a number of States have adopted alternative arrangements: Certain countries have included stateless persons in their national healthcare system, which enables them to access vaccines: ■ ■ ■ 6 In Uganda, the Government rolled out a nationwide vaccination plan for all persons on its territory starting with those assessed to be most at risk. To receive a vaccine, an identity document generally needs to be furnished, but those without any type of identity document can obtain an introduction letter from their local authorities to receive the vaccine. In Kenya, a person generally needs to show an identity document to be vaccinated. The Government has indicated however that those who qualify for vaccination but who do not have an identity document can obtain letters from local authorities which can be used for vaccine registration. Jordan commenced vaccinations in January 2021 and announced that all persons living on Jordanian soil are eligible to receive a vaccine free of charge. In addition, refugees who have no ■ ■ ■ In Kazakhstan, free medical assistance in relation to COVID-19 is provided to non-nationals, including refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless persons. Refugees and recognized stateless persons are included in the COVID-19 national vaccination plan.13 In February 2021, Colombia announced the grant of temporary legal status for ten years to all Venezuelan migrants who entered the country prior to 2021. This is a critical step, as it allows for Venezuelans to access national health services, including vaccination campaigns. In September 2020, Thailand included more than 3,000 undocumented stateless students in its national healthcare system by granting them an ID number in the National Healthcare Fund for Persons with Legal Status Problems. THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON STATELESS POPULATIONS