* Government has allowed the private sector to purchase COVID-19 vaccinefor people who could afford it before a government rollout, ArabNews reported on Monday.*
As per details, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination confirmed government’s initiative of permitting the privatesector to purchase the vaccine
“Private sector has also been given permission by government to cater forthat segment of society which can afford it,” *Arab News* stated quotingthe official statement of the health ministry.
“Negotiations under a confidential declaration agreement, with vaccinemanufacturers are in final stages, who are undergoing phase III trials, arepublishing their efficacy data and are in process of getting emergencyauthorisation approvals from respective regulators,” it mentioned.



