The U.S. Embassy to Mauritius is proud to announce the third successful donation by the United States Government of 203,580 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine donation was made through coordinated efforts among the United States government, COVAX, and the African Union. The 203,580 doses of the U.S.-Government donated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines arrived at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam airport this morning via the African Union.

This is the third donation of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to Mauritius. A first consignment of the vaccine was delivered in September, and a second consignment arrived on November 15. The vaccine donation is part of the Biden Administration’s commitment to leading an international and coordinated vaccine effort to end the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safe and effective vaccines are the best way to control this pandemic, and this is why the United States has promised to serve as an arsenal of vaccines for the world. So far, the U.S. Government has successfully donated more than 302 million COVID-19 vaccines to more than 110 countries world-wide, including 387,270 vaccine doses to Mauritius.

U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Thomas Kohl said, “This is the third U.S.-Government donation of vaccines to Mauritius since September and once again, this donation reaffirms our commitment to support Mauritius’ vaccination efforts and help protect the population. I want to emphasize that this donation comes with no strings attached. We all know safe and effective vaccines are the best way to control this pandemic and the U.S. Government strongly encourages everyone to get vaccinated. It’s been nearly two years since the world has been battling with the devastating and deadly effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of our strong bilateral relationship, the United States is proud to contribute to the Mauritian vaccination campaign.”

Minister of Health and Wellness Kailesh Jagutpal said, “My Ministry fully acknowledges the precious support forwarded by the United States Government to Mauritius and to the African continent. The consignments of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines will allow our health services to further vaccinate our young population and to confer our front-line workers, our elderly and those more at risk because of existing pathologies with additional protection against the virus. In a global context where inequalities in terms of vaccine access are obvious, the United States Government is setting a bold example in the right direction.”

This donation will help protect the population of Mauritius and Rodrigues, including persons under the age of 18, from the COVID-19 virus and prevent the further spread of the virus’ dangerous new strains. The U.S. Government and the U.S. Embassy fully support the Mauritian authorities’ vaccination efforts and encourage everyone to get vaccinated.