All over 18 to be vaccinated by November

COLOMBO: Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said all citizens over 18 will be fully vaccinated before the end of November this year. The vaccination of all citizens over 30 is scheduled to be completed by mid-September, the minister said. Minister Rambukwella made this observation during a discussion held with The Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka Andres Marcelo yesterday morning (26) at the Health Ministry.

The minister told the Cuban Ambassador that the government will also pay attention to a third vaccine after vaccinating all vaccine-eligible persons with both doses.

The Minister requested the Ambassador to provide an opportunity for an exchange programme to share the experience, knowledge, and technology of the world-class Cuban Health service.

Cuban Ambassador Andreas Marcelo said he hoped that all Cuban citizens will be fully vaccinated by the end of this year.

The ambassador also pointed out that medical equipment and health services provide a high exchange rate among the country’s foreign exchange.