The first dose of the vaccine will cost LE100 for one dose, and both doses should cost no more than LE200, Zayed said. She affirmed that the vaccine will be provided free of charge to medical staff in all hospitals nationwide, as well as to Egyptians enrolled in the government’s Takaful and Karama aid programs. Those who are eligible to receive the vaccine for free will be registered in the ministry’s system under their national ID number. Egypt began vaccinating healthcare workers with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine on Sunday. The beginning of its massive campaign includes vaccinating all medical staff, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases.

Source: Egypt Independent January 25, 2021 12:11 UTC