Preparations for the vaccination against COVID-19 are underway in Uzbekistan.

The Ministry of Health and UNICEF are working to strengthen the immunization system in the country.

On 23 February, UNICEF handed over 206 minivans and 17 refrigerator trucks to the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan to enhance vaccination campaigns

UNICEF today handed over a whopping 223 vehicles to the Government of Uzbekistan for vaccine safety, supply and delivery, a big boost, as the country prepares to roll out COVID 19 Vaccinations.

“Moving vaccines with strict temperature requirements are a very delicate business. Sensors and other devices monitor conditions inside the fridge trucks and thermo containers record data to confirm that the temperature remains within a certain range”, said Bakhodir Yusupaliev, Deputy Minister of Health, Head of Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health Service.

The vehicles a huge investment for the health and well-being amount to more than USD 2 million, provided by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization within the framework of the Health System Strengthening Programme to national immunization programme. 

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UNICEF has prioritized the equitable distribution of vaccines.  Coming against the background of the COVID 19 pandemic and the race to deliver COVID19 vaccines (COVAX), equitable distribution of vaccines has become critical.

“We are pleased to extend our support as the country readies to the equitable rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination, leaving no one behind”, said UNICEF Representative in Uzbekistan, Munir Mammadzade. “I believe that this support, along with other cold chain equipment provided so far, is a step closer to achieve universal health coverage across the country”.

These ongoing efforts will serve to further improve the national immunization system.

Ziyodulla Jonibekov, UzA