The African Union announced recently that it has purchased 270 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for the continent. At least 50 million doses will be available between April and June 2021, the body said.

“As a result of our efforts, we have so far secured a commitment of a provisional amount of 270 million vaccines from three major suppliers: Pfizer, AstraZeneca (through Serum Institute of India) and Johnson & Johnson,” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa who also leads the African Union informed.

For more information, please see https://www.ecofinagency.com/public-management/1501-42254-au-buys-270-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-50-million-doses-to-be-available-by-june-2021