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The first shipment of one-million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India, destined for South Africa, left the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Sunday.
The South African Consul-General in Mumbai, Andrea Kühn and members of the Consulate were in attendance to extend the country's appreciation to the exceptional and professional support rendered by the Indian government.
According to a statement, this milestone highlighted the solid relations and deep friendship that exist between South Africa and India and further consolidated the cooperation between our two countries in the fight against the spread of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
The first rollout will mostly prioritise healthcare workers.
Another 500 000 doses are expected in South Africa in February.
