Phnom Penh (FN), May 17 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen announced to further vaccinate Cambodian people against COVID19 for free of charge, even it is the 10th or 20th dose, speaking in a meeting with TYDA on Tuesday (17 May).

"Some people suggested me that the first and the second dose were free of charge, therefore the third dose should not. I replied that I cannot become rich by charging people for vaccine. Even the budget to purchase the vaccine is from either national budget or donors, our citizens shall receive equal opportunity in getting vaccination without discrimination despite political affiliation and religious belief,” the premier underlined.

“I guaranteed that the vaccine will be free of charge even it is the 10th or the 20th dose. Our citizens are having a hard time and do not have money to buy the vaccine. It is the time to help them, not earning money from them,” the premier added.

The Royal Government of Cambodia has spent approximately USD 40 million monthly to help 700,000 vulnerable households.
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