Vietnam purchased 31 million doses of Pfizer vaccine

The Ministry of Health stated that Vietnam is expected to receive 31 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine produced in the United States in the second half of 2021. Vaccine Purchase Agreement According to Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long, the department has been working with the government, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and the Ministry of Justice to negotiate with cabinet members on how to obtain Pfizer vaccine and prepare to sign 31 million doses of vaccine. Reach an agreement as soon as possible. The Ministry of Health continues to support the negotiation of the agreement and pay special attention to the liability, payment, reimbursement and risk conditions when implementing the agreement while ensuring compliance with the principles of international law stipulated by Vietnam and Vietnam. The Ministry of Health also held talks with many COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers such as Astra Zeneca, Moderna and Gamelaya to obtain enough COVID-19 vaccines in the country.