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‘Health is our right,’ Robredo on public choice of COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President Leni Robredo asserted that Filipinos have the right to choose which COVID-19 vaccine they prefer, emphasizing that health is a right, not a privilege.
She urged the government to disclose pertinent information regarding vaccine prices and efficacy to boost public confidence in the vaccination program.
Robredo countered Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque's earlier statement that Filipinos could not be choosy about the vaccines.
She believes that effective communication from government officials is crucial to addressing public doubts regarding the safety and efficacy of vaccines.
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. refused to reveal the procurement price of Sinovac vaccines due to a non-disclosure agreement but assured senators it is cheaper than US-produced vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna.
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