Phnom Penh (VNA)– Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that the Ministers of Health andFinance have already signed a deal to obtain 20 percent of a vaccine throughCOVAX.
In his addressto the nation about a possible purchase of COVID-19 vaccine via TVK nationaltelevision on December 15, Hun Sen said questions have been raised about thesourcing of a vaccine for Cambodian people.
The PM said COVAXwill give Cambodia 20 percent or about 3.2 million of the population and theyrequested Cambodia pay five percent of the budget.
He said thegovernment has already allocated 100 million USD to purchase a vaccine.
However, Hun Sensaid that he would not allow Cambodians for a vaccine trial conducted by anycountry or company unless it is approved by the WHO./.