Minister for Planning and Development, Asad Umar says the government hasapproved purchasing of coronavirus vaccine and it would be available inMarch.
In an interview with a private television channel, he said the governmenthas given approval of “AstraZeneca”, vaccine while discussion with aChinese company, “Sinopharm” is also under progress.
Asad Umar said the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has given greensignal for importing the vaccine to protect the masses from corona virus.
He said priority would be given in provision of vaccine to health workersand the people falling between 60 to 65 year of age.
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He said around three hundred thousand healthcare workers have been impartedtraining for anti-corona vaccination.
In reply to a question, the Minister said private sector can import thevaccine after following the necessary procedure.
