“In terms of vaccine procurement, the Government of the
People’s Republic of China extended a donation of 200 000 SINOPHARM Covid-19
vaccine doses. The donation and initial batch purchases are expected in
Zimbabwe by February 15, 2021, and the first week of March, 2021, respectively.
The 76 to 86 per cent efficacy of the SINOPHARM vaccine was endorsed by the
World Health Organisation.
“Efforts to procure other Covid-19 vaccines such as the
Sputnik V (Victory) from Russia, among others, are underway. India, like China,
has also offered a donation and an option to purchase commercially and
modalities for this offer are still being worked out,” said Minister
Mutsvangwa.
She said Zimbabwe has submitted its expression of interest
to participate under the AU Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, on which the
private sector support companies will keep 50 percent for their employees.
The Government plans to vaccinate 10 million people against
the Covid-19 virus for free.
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