The private hospitals in the city have started administering Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine to the general population.
It is available at the Orthopaedic and Medical Institute (OMI) and South City hospital for now.A total of 50,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine reached Pakistan onMarch 18.
They were imported by the pharmaceutical firm, AGPLimited. The firm has distributed the doses to private hospitals.
The Sindh High Court allowed on Thursday the sale of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine.Doses of the vaccine were handed over to AGP Limited on March 31, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan lawyer told the court.
The court was informed that the price of the vaccine had been fixed at Rs8,449 per two doses.
DRAP lawyer said that AGP Limited was given permission to import the vaccine before its prices were fixed.
He requested the court to delay the sale permission by a week so the prices could be decided.
For Orthopaedic and Medical Institute (OMI, you need to get an appointment for vaccination first.
You cannot just walk in.You will reach the adult vaccination centre through the hospital’s emergency department.
There are many signs leading to it. You will have to give your appointment details at the registration desk.The Sputnik V shot is available for around Rs13,000 at OMI.
The timings for vaccination at OMI are 9am to 5pm.The vaccine is also available at South City hospital for Rs12,300. That’s the cost for two doses.
You have to buy both doses to make sure your second dose is booked.
The hospital recommends the vaccine for people between 18 and 60 years. You need to have a valid CNIC or passport.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women cannot get the vaccine.The hospital says the vaccine will be provided on a walk-in basis round the clock.
