129,600 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Zambia
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The government of Zambia has received its first shipment of the Johnson and Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine purchased through the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) Facility. The 129,600 doses were handed over to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Kennedy Malama. Mr. Malama said that the Johnson and Johnson vaccines will ensure that Zambians are fully vaccinated quickly, stating “It is a very proud moment for Zambians as we champion the fight against Corona virus by being part of the AVAT initiative.” The delivery is part of the historic COVID-19 vaccine advance pooled procurement agreement signed on 28 March 2021 by AVAT for the purchase of 220 million doses of J&J vaccine, with the potential to order an additional 180 million doses.
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“United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa (2021-09). 129,600 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Zambia. Addis Ababa. © UN. ECA. https://hdl.handle.net/10855/46552”Collections
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