Manila Bulletin
Gov’t eyeing to expand COVID-19 vaccination in drug stores by mid-February
The Department of Health (DOH) and the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 have launched "Resbakuna sa Botika" in selected drug stores and clinics to improve vaccine accessibility.
The program offers booster shots for individuals 18 years old and above in participating pharmacies and primary doses in clinics.
The pilot implementation started on January 20 and 21 in five establishments across Metro Manila.
Participating establishments include Generika Drugstore, Mercury Drug, Southstar Drug, TGP, and Watsons.
The government plans to expand the program nationwide by mid-February, following an evaluation of the pilot rollout.
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The Philippine government plans to expand its 'Resbakuna sa Botika' program, which offers COVID-19 booster shots in pharmacies, nationwide by mid-February.
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The government plans to administer 3,500 COVID-19 booster shots during a pilot program in seven pharmacies and clinics in Metro Manila on January 20 to 21.
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Marikina City launched its "Resbakuna sa Botika" program on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in collaboration with Southstar Drug.
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