The acting Health Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi says the close to 3-million doses of Covid-19 vaccine, received from the United States over the weekend, will significantly boost South Africa’s vaccination capabilities.
Kubayi over the weekend took receipt of 2.8-million Pfizer vaccine doses at the OR Tambo International Airport.
Audio PlayerThe Minister says a further 5.6-million doses will be delivered tomorrow.
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The donation will contribute to the country’s expanded vaccination programme which is fast gaining momentum to reach more people #Pfizer #VACCINE #VaccineRollOutSA pic.twitter.com/A29qydHGVx
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) July 31, 2021
This contribution comes timely for us as we prepare to move to younger age cohort of 18 in September. Today’s donation contributes to security of supply to meet the demands we have to reach our set milestones and vaccinate a majority of the population soon #VaccineRollOutSA pic.twitter.com/lC75JLGYEM
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) July 31, 2021
