*Cabinet committee has authorised the procurement of over one millionunites of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, Asad Umar informed on Wednesday.*
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiativesannounced the development via tweet stating that the target is to deploythese vaccines within first quarter of 2021.
“Held meeting of cabinet committee for procurement of vaccines. Authorizedprocurement of more than 1 million vaccines which will cover all frontlinehealth workers.”
He said what remains now is for DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority ofPakistan) to approve a vaccine.
The development was made during the cabinet meeting held in Islamabad.
According to a statement by NCOC, Pakistan is in close contact with vaccinemanufacturers to obtain a vaccine soon.
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Moreover, a National Immunisation Management System has already beenprepared with the joint efforts of the Ministry of Health, the NationalDatabase & Registration Authority (NADRA), and National InformationTechnology Board (NITB).
An effective supply of the vaccine will be ensured through the system, reada statement. Citizens will register themselves through SMS and online forvaccinations.
The system will become fully operational by mid-January, according to theNCOC statement.
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