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20M Sputnik V doses expected within the year: PH envoy
The Philippines is expected to receive about 20 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine within 2021.
The first 20,000 doses are expected to be delivered in the coming days, followed by at least 500,000 doses before the end of April or early May.
Philippine Ambassador in Moscow Carlos Sorreta expressed optimism that Gamaleya Research Institute can meet the demand for Sputnik V vaccines.
The Philippine Embassy in Moscow is monitoring vaccine production and engaging with firms tapped to produce the shots in Russia.
While production is expected to meet high demand, Sorreta cautioned that potential production issues could arise.
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