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<p>The UK is supporting the equitable rollout of vaccines in Pakistan and around the
world through COVAX, an international alliance co-led by the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi),
the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), and World Health Organization.
We are one of the world's largest donors to COVAX, contributing £548 million to date.
Decisions about the global rollout of the vaccine are for COVAX, which is committed
to prioritising distribution where it will have most impact. We understand that COVAX
plans to provide around 90 million vaccine doses to Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan
is finalising its vaccination roll out plan for refugees in close consultation with
UNHCR and other stakeholders. We are in close contact with the Pakistani authorities
to support this effort.</p><p>The UK is providing an additional £4.67 million through
the World Health Organisation to support Pakistan's COVID-19 Preparedness and Response
plan. This will help provide medical assistance to the seriously ill, infection prevention
and control, and increased testing capacity. We will continue to ensure that our programme
of COVID-19 assistance to Pakistan helps those at risk and reaches the most vulnerable,
including minority communities.</p>
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