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Chinese government donates 3 million COVID vaccines in January 2023 to Myanmar
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Myanmar (Burma) |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Start Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| End Date | Oct 14, 2028 |
| Duration | 2,095 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 100471 |
Grant Description
On January 19, 2023, the Chinese government handed over 3 million COVID vaccines, worth USD 54 million, and 3 million syringes to Myanmar. The vaccines arrived at the Yangon International Airport in Yangon, Myanmar. The vaccines will be used as boosters for children and the elderly.
Staff Comments
1. According to the UNICEF COVID-19 Vaccine Market Dashboard, the price of a single Sinopharm/Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine dose is $18 (https://www.oecd.org/officialdocuments/publicdisplaydocumentpdf/?cote=DCD/DAC/STAT(2022)33&docLanguage=En). As such, AidData has estimated the monetary value of the January 2023 donation at USD 54 million.
Sources & References
- China hands over additional 3 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Myanmar
- 中国政府援缅甸新一批新冠疫苗交接仪式举行
- A Handover Ceremony Held for a New Batch of COVID-19 Vaccines Donated by the Chinese Government to Myanmar
- Sinopharm vaccines, syringes donated by China handed over to Myanmar Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Government of Myanmar (Burma)
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