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Germany donates over 800K AstraZeneca shots to PH
The Philippines received its first donation of 844,800 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines from the German government through the COVAX Facility.
The vaccine donation arrived at a critical time as the country begins inoculating minors against the virus.
National Task Force Against Covid-19 chief Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. expressed deep gratitude to Germany for its generous contribution.
Galvez highlighted that the donation will benefit over 400,000 Filipinos, potentially saving them from severe Covid-19 complications and death.
Additional shipments of approximately 800,000 doses are expected in the coming days.
The arrival was witnessed by representatives from the German Embassy, the European Union, WHO, UNICEF Philippines, AstraZeneca, and the Department of Health.
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