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Cabinet allocates US$ 69 Mn to import 7 Mn. Sputnik V vaccines from Russia

23 Mar 2021 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

The Cabinet endorsed today an allocation of US$ 69 million to import seven million Sputnik V vaccines from Russia, a top source said.

The Health Ministry had sought cabinet approval for this purpose.

Sputnik V vaccine is developed by Russia and has an efficacy rate of more than 90%.(Kelum Bandara)