Deputy Minister of Health: “The administration of Hernando Cevallos bought surplus vaccines and contracts are about to expire”

Deputy Minister of Public Health, Joel Candia BricenoHe indicated that on Monday, the number of vaccines that would have expired until Saturday, April 30, will be known. In addition, he said that officials in Ministry of Health They are in different areas to check the vaccination process so they don’t get lost.

“On Monday we will probably see how many have expired. So far we are insisting on vaccination, we can’t say the numbers. There are some areas where it probably won’t expire. We are in the vaccination plan, the day ends and all the advisors are in the areas so it doesn’t expire. Vaccines”.

at recent days , The general supervisor alerted the Ministry of Health More than one million and 40 thousand doses of the childhood vaccine against COVID-19 from the lab Pfizer They expire on Saturday, April 30, which could cause them to be lost and affect state resources

And Kandia, during a visit to the city of Ica, indicated this during the administration of the former Minister of Health Hernando Cefalos Vaccines were purchased in excess quantities, and he also stated that during the week they would meet with the Comptroller General.

“The administration of Dr. Cephalos has purchased a large number of excess vaccines and contracts are about to expire. I thank all the health workers who are redoubling their efforts to go from house to house,” he said.

On the other hand, the Deputy Minister of Public Health noted the increase in dengue cases and five deaths in the past week in the region, and Kandia demanded greater commitment from local authorities and residents who should make good use of the water and follow up. Health worker recommendations.

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