Govt lost RM185m in expired Covid-19 vaccines, Dewan told

PARLIAMENT | The government suffered losses of about RM185 million after 10.8 percent of Covid-19 vaccines it acquired under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (Pick) reached their expiry last month, said Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

“Since Pick was officially launched on Feb 24, 2021, the government has acquired a total of 84.5 million doses (of Covid-19 vaccines), either through government procurement or donations.