Phnom Penh (FN), Oct. 22 – UNICEF Representative in Cambodia Foroogh Foyozat praised the Royal Government of Cambodia's efforts in combating COVID19 and the successful vaccination campaign, speaking at the handover of 124,800 doses of Sinovac vaccine donated by the COVAX Facility to Cambodia at Phnom Penh International Airport on Friday.

Foroogh Foyozat said Cambodia has invested heavily in finding and purchasing vaccines from other countries. As a result, UNICEF Cambodia has learnt that more than 90% of Cambodian adults have been vaccinated, which is a great achievement under the government leadership.

She also praised Cambodia’s readiness to reopen educational institutions from 1 November 2021, and to prepare for the reopening of economic and tourism sector in the near future.

Cambodia has so far vaccinated over 85 percent of the total population. More than 1.5 million people have received third dose or booster shot.
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