Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait announced Friday that his ministry is ready to meet all additional appropriations for the health sector during the implementation of the 2021/2022 state budget, to help in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He added that his ministry will also provide the necessary funding to continue the purchase of vaccines through an open budget for the health sector. The Health Ministry is currently working to vaccinate medical staff first, and has opened registration for Egyptians and non-Egyptian adults on its website. The country aims to vaccinate 40 percent of its citizens by the end of 2021. Ministry workers have visited public markets, public transportation, places of worship, salons, cafes, shops, gathering spaces, and villages to educate the public on the vaccine and encourage them to sign up for the jab.

Source: Egypt Independent August 14, 2021 11:15 UTC