Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says country has received many requests from countries to assist with the supply of coronavirus vaccines. COURTESY PHOTO.
Israel is planning to give away tens of thousands of doses of the coronavirus vaccine to some 20 countries, including Uganda, according to CBN News.
Other countries named by the Christian-based media source included Cyprus, Hungary, Guatemala, Czech Republic, Maldives, Ethiopia, Chad, Kenya, and Guinea.
The doses come from a surplus in the country of the Moderna vaccine, public broadcaster Kan reported, adding that the initiative was a form of vaccine diplomacy, intended to reward or secure diplomatic favors from other nations.
It should however be noted that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel has never publicized which countries will receive the vaccine surplus, but did hint on the development.
“In light of the successful vaccination campaign in Israel, the leading country in the world in inoculating the population, Israel has received many requests from countries to assist with the supply of vaccines,” a statement from the prime minister’s office read.
Half of Israel’s population of 9.3 million have already received the vaccine and is being called the world leader in vaccine rollouts. On Monday, the country celebrated its 5 millionth vaccination.
Last week, Israel joined an agreement with Denmark and Austria for more research investments and to set up vaccine distribution plans in Europe and Israel.
