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The pharmaceutical giant had allegedly attempted for months to unsuccessfully enter into discussions over the Covid-19 vaccine.

This controversial situation was exposed after a phone conversation with a top official at the entity was leaked.

Report: Government Avoided Coronavirus Vaccine Discussions with Pfizer

The government reportedly snubbed negotiations to procure the vaccine. Image: Finnbarr WebsterSource: Getty Images

News24reported that the government had opted to begin negotiations only when panic over procurement kicked in.

The nation’s leader has also assured it that money will not serve as an issue in this process.

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Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager.

She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021.

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Currently, shes working for The South African.