Addis Ababa, February 9, 2021 (FBC) – Ethiopia is aggressively working to bring in up to 9 Million COVID 19 vaccines during next two months, Ministry of Health stated.
The Health Minister, Dr. Lia Tadesse said that 9 Million COVID 19 vaccines will be imported to the country at the end of March or beginning of April, 2021.
The statement came at a time when the Minister briefed media on the progress of “No Mask, No Service” national mask wearing campaign.
Screening works are being carried out to identify those who will be given first priority in the vaccination drive.
Dr. Lia said frontline health workers, public health professionals and public transport workers have been given priority in the vaccination.