A team of medical experts from Israel flew to the Philippines to assist the government in its COVID-19 pandemic response and vaccination roll out.
Israel is among the most successful in its vaccination program.
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Philippine Ambassador to Israel H.E. Macairog Alberto sent off the team of medical experts from Israel and they are expected to arrive in the Philippines on June 20.
“On behalf of the Philippine government, I wish to thank the Israeli government for sending this mission and the members of the medical team for their generosity in taking part in this mission to share their expertise in ensuring the success in combating coronavirus and the vaccination program in the Philippines,” Alberto said in a Facebook post.
The Philippine diplomat has also stressed the friendship between the two countries.
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“Truly, Israel is a dear friend, ready to always lend a helping hand. Boker tov, Maraming Salamat,” he said.
More than 63 percent of Israel’s population received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine leading to easing of restrictions including the removal of mandatory face mask policy. (TDT)
