Manila and DOH-7 prepare cold storage for incoming vaccines

The city government of Manila has confirmed it has sufficient cold storage capacity for different types of Covid-19 vaccines.

Mayor Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso showcased a new vaccine storage facility at Sta Ana Hospital, which is ready to deploy vaccines upon arrival.

DOH-7 in Cebu is also preparing its logistical infrastructure by inventorying existing refrigeration units that can maintain 2 to 8 degrees Celsius for storing vaccines.

Dr. Mary Jean Loreche stated that DOH-7 has bio-refrigerators and household refrigerators with thermostat monitors available for use, which have been utilized previously for other vaccines like polio and hepatitis B.

National Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. assured the country's readiness, highlighting that the Department of Health - Research Institute for Tropical Medicine has acquired ultra-cold chain refrigerators capable of storing one million doses at -70°C.