UAE planned to donate Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) planned to donate Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines. Galvez said in a Palace briefing that the United Arab Emirates had the intention of donating … Read more
Galvez reminded the private companies against vaccine resale and “privileged access” to vaccine supply. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. reminded the private companies against vaccine resale and “privileged access” to vaccine supply. In a report on Manila Bulletin, Galvez said that private firms must ensure the “equitable distribution” of their procured COVID-19 vaccines and … Read more
Galvez and Dizon received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr and Testing czar Secretary Vince Dizon received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In a report on CNN Philippines, Galvez and Dizon have completed their COVID-19 vaccine doses last week. During Tuesday’s Presidential press briefing, Galvez and … Read more
The Philippine government aimed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic this year, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Friday said that the national government aimed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic this year. In a report on Manila Bulletin, the national government was targeting to contain the coronavirus pandemic this year by imposing … Read more
20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses may arrive in the Philippines in Q2 of 2021, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday said that 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses may arrive in the Philippines in the 2nd quarter of 2021. In a pre-recorded briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, National Task … Read more
The Delivery of COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility would be delayed by a week, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Friday said that the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines from the World Health Organization (WHO)-led COVAX Facility would be delayed by a week because of the absence of an indemnification law … Read more
The Philippine government has yet to sign any supply agreement with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Friday said that the Philippine government has yet to sign any supply agreement with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers. In an interview on ABS-CBN News Channel, Galvez said that the supply agreement is … Read more
The Philippines had secured more than 106 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and signed five term sheets, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday night said that the Philippines had secured 106 to 108 million COVID-19 vaccine doses after he signed five term sheets with vaccine manufacturers. During a televised briefing with … Read more
The Philippines saved USD 700 million in COVID-19 vaccine purchases, according to vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday night claimed that the Philippine government was able to save USD 700 million for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines through their negotiations. In a televised briefing with President Rodrigo … Read more
The Philippines would be more cautious in choosing the COVID-19 vaccine for the elderly, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. on Sunday said that the Philippines would be more cautious in choosing the COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to the elderly. This, after Bloomberg reported that 29 senior citizens from Norway died … Read more