The government has approved the procurement of vaccines worth Tk412.71 crore through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) during the 2025–26 fiscal year.
The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) in a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday at the Cabinet Division conference room.
According to official sources, the Health Services Division submitted the proposal seeking approval for the direct procurement of vaccines through UNICEF, the recommended supplier for EPI.
The vaccines will be used to implement the national immunisation programme, aimed at protecting children and other target groups from vaccine-preventable diseases.
The committee reviewed the proposal and endorsed it under the direct procurement method, highlighting UNICEF’s role as the designated international procurement agency for EPI vaccines.
Officials said the procurement will ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential vaccines throughout the fiscal year, supporting the government’s efforts to strengthen public health and immunisation coverage across the country.
