Pakistan authorizes procurement of 1 million COVID-19 vaccines for frontline workers
In Pakistan, the Cabinet committee has authorized the procurement of 1 million COVID-19 vaccines for frontline workers on Wednesday.
Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives shared the development in a tweet.
“Held a meeting of cabinet committee for procurement of vaccines. Authorized procurement of more than 1 million vaccines which will cover all frontline health workers,” he said.
He stated that the target is to deploy these vaccines within the first quarter of 2021.
Held meeting of cabinet committee for procurement of vaccines. Authorized procurement of more than 1 million vaccines which will cover all frontline health workers, as soon as DRAP expert committee approves vaccine. Target is to deploy these vaccines within 1st quarter of 2021.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) December 30, 2020
Earlier NCOC stated that Pakistan is in close contact with vaccine manufacturers to obtain a vaccine soon.
