MoH has not obtained AstraZeneca vaccine since late 2021

  • 10/05/2024

In a significant development, the British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has made an announcement regarding the withdrawal of its anti-COVID-19 vaccine, "Vaxifria." According to sources within the health sector, the Ministry of Health in Kuwait has not obtained any doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine since late 2021 due to the absence of a contract. A representative from AstraZeneca mentioned, "Due to the development of numerous COVID-19 vaccines targeting different variants, there is now an excess supply of updated vaccines available." This surplus has resulted in a decrease in demand for Vaxifria, ultimately leading to its discontinuation in both manufacturing and supply.

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