Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The and the
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have announced a 13.5 million AUD
package to support the introduction and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines
doses in Vietnam.
The is expected to provide a
unique and holistic package that will assist Vietnam across a range of areas
vital to the successful delivery of a mass immunisation programme against
COVID-19, according to a UNICEF press release published on April 19.
“Our support will help Vietnam purchase cold chain equipment
to store and transport vaccine doses to where they are needed around the
country, provide training courses and materials to ensure Vietnam’s health
workers and officials are ready, and assist with the development of
immunisation plans in Vietnam’s remote provinces to ensure equitable and
uniform vaccine coverage”, said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie.
“Introducing a new vaccine especially for is a
colossal task for any government with many important steps involved. Thanks to
the partnership with the Government of Australia, is committed to work
with the Ministry of Health and other partners to support the introduction and
rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Vietnam,” said Rana Flowers, UNICEF
Representative in Vietnam.
The programme will support Vietnam to reach the prioritised
20 percent of population by the end of 2022 and set the foundation necessary
for immunising the remainder of the population as vaccines are rolled out
nationwide.
Funding for the programme is drawn from Australia’s 523.2 million
AUD Regional Vaccine Access and Health Security Initiative, as well as from the
nation’s bilateral development cooperation programme with Vietnam.
In total, Australia has committed 40 million AUD over three
years to support Vietnam’s vaccine procurement and delivery efforts./.
Source: VietnamPlus
