Oyogist has learned that the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon has Recieved a total of 303,050 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses from America.
The vaccines were transported into the country at the Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport.
Because the vaccine confers immunity in a single dose, this shipment will provide immunity to over 300,000 Cameroonians, Sources confirmed.
“Vaccines save lives. We are proud to help Cameroon, our friend and partner, with this donation,” said U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Mary Daschbach.
“Health of Cameroonians is one of the top priorities for U.S. foreign assistance in Cameroon. U.S. public health experts have worked hand-in-hand with Cameroonian officials since the start of the pandemic to protect public health and strengthen the response to COVID-19.”Daschbach stated further.
Since the outbreak, U.S. Government agencies have contributed over $21 million (close to CFA 12 billion) to help Cameroon combat COVID-19 and its impact.
