THE Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has confirmed that the first shipment of COOVID-19 vaccines are en route to South Africa from India.
“The first shipment of one million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII) left the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on 31 January 2021,” the department said in a statement on Sunday.
“This milestone highlights the solid relations and deep friendship that exist between South Africa and India, and further consolidated the cooperation between our two countries in the fight against the spread of the global pandemic,” it said.
The departure of the Covid-19 vaccines was attended by South Africa’s consul-general in Mumbai, Andrea Kühn, as well as consulate staff.
At the event, Kühn extended her appreciation for the support from the government of India, SII, Mumbai International Airport Cargo, Expo Freight Private Limited and Emirates
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