Over 600 Thousand More AstraZeneca Vaccine Aid from France Arrives in Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - In line with the massive vaccination program taking place in the homeland, Indonesia has once again received vaccine assistance from the French government. And the amount is not small, which is as many as 688,800 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine in this 88th phase.

"This afternoon, 688,800 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have arrived as dose-sharing through the Covax Facilities from the French government," said Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on Wednesday (13/10/2021).

A Total of 3.8 Million Vaccine Doses Have Been Received by Indonesia from France

Retno added that with the arrival of the 5th phase vaccine, the total support from France that Indonesia has received amounts to 3,852,340 doses of AstraZeneca. This exceeds the initial commitment of three million doses conveyed by the President of France to the President of Indonesia on August 4, 2021.

"Deep appreciation for the assistance and support from France. Solidarity and strong cooperation are our main capital in overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic," she said.

As additional information, with the arrival on Wednesday (13/10/2021), the total number of vaccines that have arrived in the homeland has reached 281,216,720 doses. Whether in the form of finished vaccines or still in raw materials or bulk.

The Government Continues to Work Hard to Meet the Vaccine Needs of the Indonesian People

Usman Kansong, the Director General of Information and Public Communication at the Ministry of Communication and Information, added that the government will continue to work hard to meet the vaccine needs of the Indonesian people. According to him, with a large population, efforts to accelerate vaccination will continue to be carried out. Acceleration of vaccination will not succeed without the support of the community.

Usman also emphasized that vaccines and compliance with health protocols will be strong assets for Indonesia to continue to reduce the spread of the virus. "Therefore, let's get vaccinated and continue to adhere to health protocols," Usman urged.

(kly/tmi)