Laos thankful for Australia's help in finding Covid-19 vaccine


VIENTIANE, Aug 30 (The Vientiane Times/ANN): Australia has pledged A$80 million (more than 529 billion Laos kip) to help developing countries in the region, including Laos, to access safe, effective and affordable coronavirus vaccines, according to the Australian embassy to Laos.

“Australia is proud to support fair access to Covid-19 vaccines for our neighbours in South-East Asia, including Laos, by supporting a crucial new COVAX initiative by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, ” the embassy said on its official Facebook site, a news that was accepted gladly by top health officials from Laos.

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