inkingo

How to say it

Meaning

vaccines; substances administered, usually by injection, to protect against a specific disease.

Good to know

plural of urukingo (uru-/in- class).

Examples

• Inkingo z'abana zitangwa mu bitaro ku buntu.Children's vaccines are given free of charge at hospitals.
• Ese inkingo zose zirakwiye gutangwa mu myaka ibiri ya mbere y'ubuzima?Should all vaccines be given in the first two years of life?
• Inkingo ntizihagije mu turere twinshi tw'icyaro.Vaccines are not sufficient in many rural districts.
• Minisiteri y'ubuzima izagabura inkingo nshya uku kwezi gutaha.The health ministry will distribute new vaccines next month.