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South Africa says downpayments to J&J, Pfizer not refundable

South African Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize. [Reuters]

The South African government’s downpayments to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccines are not refundable under any circumstances, its health minister said on Wednesday, describing the condition as onerous.

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