MANILA, Dec 13 (dpa): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it had approved a US$250 million loan to help the Philippine government purchase 40 million more doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
"ADB is supporting the government’s drive to provide vaccines to protect its citizens and save lives, especially with the emergence of new Covid-19 variants,” said Sakiko Tanaka, a social sector specialist for the Manila-based bank.
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