Government closed payment for COVID-19 vaccines: 82 million doses liquidated in fiscal adjustment of the system
Portafolio Journalist 03/19/2026 16:32 Updated: 03/19/2026 16:32
TL;DR
- The Ministry of Health has officially closed the payment process for COVID-19 vaccines administered from February 2021 to December 2022 via Resolution 0199 of 2026.
- Only doses registered in the Paiweb system by January 31, 2024, and meeting quality standards (completeness, consistency, integrity) are eligible for recognition and payment.
- Over 90 million doses were administered in 2021-2022, with nearly 85 million registered in Paiweb.
- Approximately 82 million doses have been validated and liquidated by entities like EPS.
- The process was executed through the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD).
- The closure aims to finalize the administrative and financial aspects of the National Vaccination Plan and assess the health system's future capacity.