Russia`s Sputnik Covid-19 Vaccine In Kenya For Ksh5,500 A Dose
Russia`s Sputnik Covid-19 vaccine has been approved in Kenya through a private pharmacy whose cost is Ksh5500 a dose.
Gathua Josephat 
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has given emergency use approval for the Russian manufactured Covid-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, in Kenya through a private pharmacy. The vaccine is believed to have an efficacy level of about 92 percent and is the first such private consignment in Kenya.
For maximum effectiveness, the vaccine is in two doses where one dose shall go for ksh5500 a dose totalling to Ksh11,000 for the two jabs which will be 21 days apart. The doses will be booked and paid upon confirmation of the order and the minimum order per facility is 25 doses for the first dose coded in blue and purple boxes and 25 doses for the second dose coded in red and violet boxes.
The vaccine doses are stored at a temperature of -18 celsius where after defrosting it must be administered within two hours.
Several sources claim that other vaccine manufacturers have expressed interest but are yet to make a formal application for consideration.
