The Finance Ministry said Wednesday that the country should consider the cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations, as the amount of doses procured exceeds that needed for its entire population.
The ministry pointed out the problem at a subcommittee meeting of the Fiscal System Council, which advises the finance minister, held to discuss ways to curb the country's social security costs.
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