Cabinet approves procurement of 18 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, re-opening of education institutions to non-candidate learners Cabinet also approves proposal to borrowing for devt and infrastructure

Cabinet has approved the procurement of 18 million doses of Astra Zeneca vaccine from the Serum Institute in India which will be used to vaccinate persons from the age of 50 years and above, persons with underlying health complications, health workers, security personnel, teachers, among other essential workers. According to a statement from the Ministry ICT and National Guidance, “Each eligible individual will receive two doses separated by 28 days and each dose costs US$7, which amounts to 14 per person.” “The COVAX facility managed by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) has communicated to Government of Uganda,…