by Charmaine Ngatjiheue
Minister of health and social services Kalumbi Shangula says Namibia has settled the 15%, or roughly N$29 million, meant to show its commitment to accessing the novel coronavirus vaccine through the Covax facility.

The country in August expressed interest in officially joining the global move to develop a vaccine against Covid-19.
Following this, the country needed to pay 15% of the N$193 million needed for it to participate in the facility.
With the vaccine, the country targets 20% of the population, which are mainly healthcare workers and vulnerable Namibians.
“The 15% had to be paid upfront, and … Read More