Ministry of Health in Western Bhar-El-Ghazal state is yet to receive communication from the national government about the COVID-19 vaccine, says the minister.
Speaking to Voice of Hope radio, Dr. Vincent Taban Joseph says they are focusing on preventive measures against the coronavirus.
He assured citizens about the availability of COVID-19 vaccine in the country but the states are yet to receive information from national ministry regarding the medicine.
The minister encourages citizens not to panic about the vaccine because their partner World Health Organization or WHO will provide advice regarding the Astra Zeneca vaccine.
The official made the remarks to Voice of Hope radio at his office in Wau.