A health worker gives a Covid-19 vaccine shot to a person. The Ministry of Health has permitted 36 companies to import Covid-19 vaccines into Vietnam - PHOTO: MINISTRY OF HEALTH

HCMC - The Ministry of Health has announced a list of 36 companies that are allowed to import and trade in vaccines, including Covid-19 vaccines, in Vietnam.

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said that the ministry is creating favorable conditions for businesses and provinces to import Covid-19 vaccines into Vietnam. However, ensuring the quality of vaccines will always be the top priority of the Ministry of Health.

Below is the list of 36 companies eligible for importing and trading in Covid-19 vaccines in Vietnam: