SOUTH AFRICA - USA DONATION OF 2.8 MILLION VACCINE DOSES ARRIVE AT OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL

On Sautrday 31 July 2021, a massive donation of 2.8 million Pfiszer vaccine doses from the US government arrived at OR Tambo International airport.

Acting Minister of Health, Mmamoloko Kubayi joined by Health Deputy Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla and Chief of Mission at US Embassy in South Africa Mr Todd Haskell Receives 2.8 Million Pfizer vaccine doses at the OR Tambo International Airport on behalf of the RSA government.

The arrival of the 1st Pfizer vaccines consigned is part of the donation from USA government. The next batch will arrive on Tuesday to conclude the 5.6 m doses donation.

The donation will contribute to the country’s expanded vaccination programme which is fast gaining momentum to reach more people.

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

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