Uganda, July 16 -- The Norwegian government has donated 285,600 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Uganda as part of its global efforts to ensure equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines in Africa and developing countries.
These vaccines, that are expected next week, will be the fourth batch to be received in the country.
Mr Elin Ostebo Johansen, the Norwegian Ambassador, said their government has donated 20 million Norwegian Kroners (Shs8b), to World Health Organisation (WHO) to purchase the vaccines and also improve Covid-19 vaccine coverage and uptake in the country.
He made remarks while signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the WHO yesterday in Kampala.
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