UNICEF delivers over 254,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Ukraine

‘KYIV, 28 March 2024 – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has delivered to Ukraine 254,000 doses of the Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer for children aged five and over, as well as for adults. This critical delivery was organized with the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

In particular, the shipment includes 52,800 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years (Orange Cap – Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5) and over 201,600 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for adults and teenagers over 12 (Dark Grey Cap – Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5).’

www.unicef.org/ukraine/en/press-releases/unicef-delivers-doses-of-the-covid-19-vaccine#:~:text=UNICEF%20delivers%20over%20254,000%20doses%20of%20the%20COVID-19%20vaccine%20to%20Ukraine,-28%20March%202024&text=KYIV,%2028%20March%202024%20%E2%80%93%20The,as%20well%20as%20for%20adults.

UNICEF delivered over 254,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine, with support from @gavi. This will support the ongoing vaccination of children, adolescents, and adults in Ukraine to help protect them from this disease. @MoH_Ukraine @UNICEFhealtht.co/NDzUrqOWZz

— UNICEF Ukraine (@UNICEF_UA) March 28, 2024