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FG receives 699,760 doses of AstraZeneca - Edoman - 08-18-2021 FG receives 699,760 doses of AstraZeneca The federal government on Tuesday Augusy 17, received 699,760 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines donated by the UK government. Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Dr Faisal Shuaib who spoke during the official hand-over of the vaccine, said it is the first tranche of the 1,299,760 expected from the UK Government through the COVAX facility. Shuaib said; Quote:“I am glad to inform you that last night, we received 699,760 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine donated by the UK Government. We are most grateful to the government and people of the UK for this gesture. Acting British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Atkinson also disclosed that the UK was one of the first countries to back COVAX with £548 million. Atkinson said; Quote:“The UK was one of the first countries to back COVAX with £548 million. We have consistently pushed for a global effort that helps every country receive the vaccine against COVID-19. WHO's representative, Dr Walter Mulombo who also spoke at the event said; Quote:“After receiving Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccines, the COVID-19 portfolio in Nigeria is growing towards achieving herd immunity sooner than later, especially as we are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. |