By KETRA KALUNGAZAMBIA has been allocated doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines, Minister of Health, Jonas Chanda has said.Dr Chanda said Government would still continue to exploring additional options for the Covid-19 vaccine programme.He said the Johnson & Johnson vaccine which is an addition to the COVAX facility has been established by the African Union and is being spearheaded by the African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT).Dr. Chanda also said that the local task team is this week expected to hold a meeting to review the guidelines for the Private Sector and Non-State Actors who have expressed interest in supporting the vaccine acquisition.He said in a statement on the Covid-19 update that the team would focus on aligning to the country’s Covid-19 Vaccine Acquisition and Deployment processes and ensure the safety and efficacy criteria are met throughout the programme.Dr. Chanda clarified that the ministry’s engagement of these private players would proceed cautiously with approved […]
Zambia allocated doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines
