80,000 Doses of Oxford Astra-Zeneca Vaccine Arrived in Guyana From India

On March 7, 2021, a consignment of 80,000 doses of the Oxford Astra-Zeneca vaccine arrived in Guyana. These vaccines were given to Guyana as a gift from the Indian government and citizens as part of the “Vaccine Maitri” initiative.

“A kinship across oceans. Guyana receives Made in India vaccines.” He tweeted.

Hon. Brig. (Retd) Mark Phillips, Guyana’s Prime Minister, and Dr. K J Srinivasa, an Indian diplomat. This historic event was witnessed by India’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Antigua and Barbuda, and St. Kitts and Nevis.

Twenty-five countries have already received Made in India vaccines, with forty-nine more to follow in the coming days. These countries range from Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean to Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.