Chinese Government donates Covid-19 vaccines to North Korea in 2022

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of North Korea
Country	Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Start Date	Jun 01, 2022
End Date	Jan 23, 2028
Duration	2,062 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`102081`

Grant Description

According to the Gavi Alliance, China donated Covid-19 vaccines to North Korea in early June 2022. The number and type of vaccines is unknown. In September 2021, North Korea rejected offers of 3 million Sinopharm vaccines through COVAX. On May 8, 2022, the DPRK acknowledged its "first-ever" COVID outbreak.

📚 Sources & References

Gavi ‘understands’ North Korea administering COVID-19 vaccines from China
North Korea rejects almost 3 million doses of Sinovac vaccine, saying it should be given to countries that need it more
North Korea turns to China for help as COVID cases explode
North Korea Hints at Vaccine Campaign
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