Tunisia receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX Facility
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17 Mar 2021
Tunis March 17, 2021- Tunisia received today the first batch of 93,600 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility. This delivery is part of a first wave of arrivals that will continue during the year, with the goal of vaccinating 20% of the population in Tunisia.
“This shipment represents an important step in the fight against COVID-19 and Tunisia is delighted to receive this first batch of vaccines through the COVAX initiative. The country has prepared well for its vaccination campaign and is committed to providing the vaccine for free and in a way that guarantees access for all residents in Tunisia (18 years and above) to the vaccine without any discrimination,” said Faycal Ben Salah, Tunisia’s Director General of Health. “We are confident that the national vaccination campaign, launched on Saturday March 13, and which benefited nursing staff as a priority
Canada and WHO join efforts to strengthen newborn health in Tunisia in the context of COVID-19
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Tunisia, 15 March 2021 With support from the Government of Canada, WHO is working to strengthen newborn health care in Tunisia as part of its ongoing work in the area of reproductive health.
This critical support of 500 000 Canadian dollars will boost efforts to strengthen capacity-building for health workers using specialized medical equipment for neonatal services. It will also support newborn health care services of Tunis maternity and neonatal centre, the neonatal service at Charles Nicolle hospital, and the service of neonatology at the Hédi Chaker hospital in Sfax.