AMIDST the frightening figures of the increasing number of Covid-19 cases and deaths, Zambians should welcome the announcement that Government has secured more funds for vaccines.The announcement should also serve to assure the nation that Government has not thrown in the towel and given up in fighting Covid-19 but will go the extra mile to ensure that citizens are protected.According to Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Dr Kennedy Malama, Government has mobilised funds for the procurement of at least three million doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine under the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT).“In addition, we have further submitted all the requirements under COVAX for the 108, 000 AstraZeneca doses and these are expected in the country next week,” Dr Malama said.What was even more assuring was his statement that a number of stakeholders are coming forward to support the ramping up of the oxygen production, delivery and maintenance.Yes, these […]
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