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COVID-19 vaccine program may start in May
The Philippines aims to begin its COVID-19 vaccination program by May 2021, with Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. overseeing the initiative.
An advance procurement of approximately 24 million vaccine doses is planned for the first quarter of next year.
The initial vaccine distribution will prioritize frontliners, indigents, and vulnerable populations.
The timeline for the vaccination rollout is contingent upon vaccine financing, development, and regulatory approval.
If challenges arise with supply and demand, the vaccination program could potentially start by the end of 2021.
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