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DOH thanks Australia for COVID-19 vax donation
The Philippines received an additional 700,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from Australia on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
These donated vaccines arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 via Cathay Pacific Airlines flight CX907.
Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson stated that these doses are part of a larger donation of 3.6 million doses intended for the Philippines.
Australia is also providing PHP1.19 billion in delivery support to enhance the Philippines' capacity to distribute doses, especially to remote areas and vulnerable populations.
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. mentioned that most of these vaccines would be utilized for the upcoming National Vaccination Day, "Bayanihan, Bakunahan," which aims to boost vaccination efforts outside the National Capital Region.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III expressed gratitude for the donation.
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