Fiji Sun 18 January 2021 – Fijians could have access to COVID-19 vaccines by April, says Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr James Fong.
And it would not cost anything because distribution would be free, with costs to be borne by the Government and overseas donors.
Dr Fong said the ministry would gain access to vaccines through the World Health Organisation initiative COVAX facility, which Fiji is a signatory to.
“We could have Fiji’s vaccines ready before April, but we must never forget that the supply chain and freight movement around the world is not good at the moment,” Dr Fong said.
“It would be available, but there would be no planes to pick it up. And we must look for a plane to deliver it for us.”
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