The National Assembly approved this Wednesday, March 17, a transfer of departure in favor of the Ministry of Health (MINSA) for an amount greater than 33 million balboas, which will be used to pay commitments, payroll and purchase of supplies.
Of the approved amount, declared the minister of the portfolio, Luis Francisco Sucre, two million balboas will be allocated to face the payment agreed with the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
Regarding the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, Sucre explained that Russia is already waiting to confirm the number of vaccines and the amount to sign the contract.
When asked about the vaccination process, Sucre emphasized that the entire population will be vaccinated according to the circuit and the continuous vaccination plan.
He mentioned that the allocated budget will also serve to cover the most pressing expenses, such as paying for the human resources hired in the pandemic, medicines and supplies.
"Resources were requested for neonatal screening at the national level and to help the deficit of the Santo Tomás Hospital," explained the minister of the branch, Luis Francisco Sucre, upon his departure from the Budget Commission.
3/18/2021 11:47:01 AM