Romania Awaits Vaccine Doses from European Commission for PPR Control
What happened
The vaccine doses promised to Romania by the European Commission to combat peste des petits ruminants have not yet been delivered. Interim Agriculture Minister Tanczos Barna stated that while assurances were received in early September that the doses would arrive as soon as possible, the shipment has not been honored over a month later. Romanian authorities have finalized arrangements for receiving the vaccines and launching the vaccination campaign.
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Why it matters
The delay in receiving the vaccine doses impacts Romania's ability to launch the vaccination campaign nationwide. The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority is currently preparing procurement procedures for additional doses needed to carry out the program.
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Who's involved
- RomaniaThe country awaiting the vaccine doses for its PPR vaccination campaign.
- European CommissionThe executive branch of the European Union that promised the vaccine doses.
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The entities involved
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Romania
country in Southeast Europe
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union
Related events
- The National Society of Family Medicine urged public vaccination in Romania, comparing its data to World Health Organization targets.
- Fluenz vaccine has been authorized for use in Romania, with the National Agency for Medicines managing distribution.
- The European Commission negotiated vaccine procurement with Pfizer, while Bulgaria recorded a high fatality rate and the EPPO began investigating alleged wrongdoing by the Commission.
- The European Parliament is calling on the Commission to intervene regarding the integrity law and fund disbursement issues affecting Romania.