Bangladesh largest recipient of Covid vaccines from US: Embassy
Bangladesh has become the largest recipient of Covid-19 vaccine doses from the US.
One crore Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses arrived under the COVAX facility this week, making Bangladesh the largest recipient of vaccines among all countries worldwide -- with more than 6.1 crore doses delivered till date, said a press release of the US Embassy in Dhak today.
The Covid-19 vaccine doses underscore the partnership between the two countries, US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Helen LaFave said.
The US has provided training to over 9,000 healthcare providers and volunteers on proper vaccination management, supported cold-chain storage and transportation, and assisted with targeted campaigns to vaccinate students and people in hard-to-reach communities, said the release.
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