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Bulk of COVID-19 vaccines to arrive early 2022 – Galvez
The bulk of COVID-19 vaccines are expected to arrive in the Philippines by the end of 2021 or early 2022, according to vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr.
Galvez mentioned that the vaccination program's preparation and implementation could take at least six months.
He explained that supply is a significant challenge, as wealthier nations have already secured the majority of vaccine production.
Galvez indicated that the earliest availability of vaccines might be around May or July 2021 through the COVAX facility and bilateral agreements.
The COVAX facility, aimed at ensuring equitable access to vaccines, estimates the cost of two doses to be at least $21.
This timeline is relevant as President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends on June 30, 2022.
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