PM Modi has virtual conference with COVID-19 vaccine companies
4 years ago

PM Modi has virtual conference with COVID-19 vaccine companies

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a virtual conference with heads of three vaccine development and manufacturing companies: Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, Pune; Biological E Ltd and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad. Biological E got permission to begin human trials of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate in October. “He was briefed about our efforts in combating COVID-19 ranging across all stages of the disease from prevention to critical stages of the disease, including the advancements about Sputnik V vaccine clinical trials, and the collaborative work with the regulatory bodies and hospitals in India,” Dr Reddy's said in a statement, “We are honoured and feel appreciated by the honourable Prime Minister’s reassuring remarks.” A spokesperson for Biological E said the company didn’t have any comment on Mr. Modi’s interaction. Bio E, Dynavax Technology Corporation, a U.S.-based vaccine and biopharmaceutical corporation, and Baylor College of Medicine, a health sciences university in Houston, have initiated phase-1/2 trials last month in India of their candidate vaccine.

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PM Modi in high-level Covid meet: Ramp up testing, genome sequencing, wear mask | 10 Points
2 years ago

PM Modi in high-level Covid meet: Ramp up testing, genome sequencing, wear mask | 10 Points

India TV News  

Covid New Wave: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a high-level meeting on Covid-19 Thursday urged people to wear masks in crowded public places, asked authorities to ramp up testing, genome sequencing, and to encourage people especially vulnerable, elderly groups to take 'Precaution dose'. PM Modi advised States to audit Covid specific facilities to ensure operational readiness of Hospital Infrastructure, including …

The Largest Vaccination Drive: Victory of People, Process and Technology
2 years, 2 months ago

The Largest Vaccination Drive: Victory of People, Process and Technology

News 18  

On the occasion of the celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Government of India under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi was able to inoculate over a billion people with more than 217 crore vaccination doses across different age groups, diverse communities and regions within the span of 18 months after the general availability …

Bharat Biotech Nasal Covid Vaccine's Phase 3 Trials Completed
2 years, 6 months ago

Bharat Biotech Nasal Covid Vaccine's Phase 3 Trials Completed

News 18  

Bharat Biotech on Saturday said that the clinical Phase III trials of the nasal vaccine for Covid-19 have been completed and that the company will submit its data with Drugs Controller General of India next month. Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech on Saturday said, if everything is okay, then they will get permission to launch …

Reform WHO for a better world: Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Reform WHO for a better world: Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Calling attention to the fact that India fully vaccinated almost 90 per cent of its adult population and more than 50 million of its children, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening said that the World Health Organisation “must be reformed and strengthened to build a more resilient global health security architecture.” During his address at the second …

Global Covid summit | pm modi to address joe biden-led covid summit on thursday 12 may 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Global Covid summit | pm modi to address joe biden-led covid summit on thursday 12 may 2022

The Hindu  

At the invitation of the U.S. President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit on Thursday. Secretary General of the United Nations, Director General of World Health Organization and other dignitaries would also participate,” the official press release said. PM Modi had participated in the First Global Virtual COVID Summit on September …

Gennova Biopharmaceuticals submits Phase 2,3 trial data of India's first mRNA COVID vaccine to DCGI
2 years, 9 months ago

Gennova Biopharmaceuticals submits Phase 2,3 trial data of India's first mRNA COVID vaccine to DCGI

Firstpost  

The company has also developed an Omicron-specific vaccine which will be tested on humans for efficacy and immunogenicity New Delhi: Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals has submitted the phase-II and phase-III trials data of India’s first mRNA COVID vaccine to the regulator Drugs Controller General of India on Friday, said sources. “India is heading towards becoming a vaccine superpower and the fact …

Gennova Biopharma, making India's 1st mRNA Covid vaccine, submits final trial data to regulator
2 years, 9 months ago

Gennova Biopharma, making India's 1st mRNA Covid vaccine, submits final trial data to regulator

India Today  

Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a Pune-based company that is making India's first mRNA vaccine, has submitted its final vaccine trial data to the Drugs Controller General of India for evaluation. During his speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier stated that India’s first mRNA vaccine was in the final stages. PM Modi was referring to …

India's Gennova Biopharma developing Omicron-specific Covid vaccine: Sources
2 years, 11 months ago

India's Gennova Biopharma developing Omicron-specific Covid vaccine: Sources

India Today  

Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a Pune-based company which is making India's first mRNA vaccine, has submitted phase-2 trial data of its mRNA Covid-19 vaccine. During his speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier stated that India’s first mRNA vaccine was in the final stages. The vaccines developed using mRNA techniques teach our cells how to …

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers
2 years, 11 months ago

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked chief ministers to ensure minimum damage to the livelihood of common people and economic activities as they work to contain the coronavirus, while noting that its Omicron variant is infecting people many times faster than earlier variants. PM Modi interacting with chief ministers via video conferencing on Thursday | PTI It has also …

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January
2 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January

Firstpost  

Fresh curbs have been imposed in various parts of the country to check the spread of the highly transmissible virus. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a meeting with chief ministers over the COVID-19 situation on Thursday as the number of virus infections sees a surge due to its Omicron variant. Reviewing the Covid situation at …

PM Modi calls for non-stop research to manage COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi calls for non-stop research to manage COVID-19

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while reviewing the measures being taken to counter the steep surge in COVID-19 infections, on Sunday stressed the importance of non-stop scientific research in testing, vaccines and pharmacological interventions, including genome sequencing, given that the coronavirus is evolving continuously. The Prime Minister was apprised of the steps being taken to support the States for an upgrade …

PM Modi Announces Jabs for 15-18 Group from Jan, 3rd 'Precaution Dose' for 60-Plus, Healthcare Workers
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Announces Jabs for 15-18 Group from Jan, 3rd 'Precaution Dose' for 60-Plus, Healthcare Workers

News 18  

In a surprise address on Christmas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would start vaccinating children between the ages of 15 and 18 years from January 3, 2022, and give the third “precaution dose” to health and frontline workers and those above 60 with co-morbidities from January 10. While the demand for the booster doses was being raised amid …

PM Modi chairs key meet on Covid-19, vaccination status amid concerns over Omicron variant
3 years ago

PM Modi chairs key meet on Covid-19, vaccination status amid concerns over Omicron variant

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an important meeting on the Covid-19 situation and vaccination status in India on Saturday morning. COVID IN INDIA India registered 8,318 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. VACCINATION STATUS India administered 73,58,017 Covid vaccine doses in the last 24 hours. As per the government’s decision, airlines will be allowed to operate 50 per …

Narendra Modi calls for door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination
3 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi calls for door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a review meeting with senior officials of districts having low COVID vaccination coverage. Micro strategies The Prime Minister asked the officials to develop micro strategies keeping in mind the experience so far to go for saturation coverage of vaccination by addressing the gaps at local level. Directing officials to prepare region-wise timetables for …

Covid: PM Modi to hold review meeting with districts having low jab coverage tomorrow
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid: PM Modi to hold review meeting with districts having low jab coverage tomorrow

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding a virtual review meeting with districts having low COVID-19 vaccination coverage on Wednesday at 12 noon, officials informed on Tuesday. Currently, PM Modi is in COP26 meet in Glasgow, Scotland where he met several world leaders and other dignitaries including UK PM Boris Johnson, Microsoft co-founder and the billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates. In …

PM Modi to assess COVID-19 vaccination in districts with low coverage; review meet on Nov 3
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi to assess COVID-19 vaccination in districts with low coverage; review meet on Nov 3

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a review meeting with districts having low COVID-19 vaccination coverage on November 3. The meeting will include districts with less than 50 per cent coverage of the first dose and low coverage of the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, a statement from the Prime Minister's office read. The prime minister will interact …

Narendra Modi meets Indian COVID-19 vaccine makers, lauds them for 'big role' in country's success
3 years, 2 months ago

Narendra Modi meets Indian COVID-19 vaccine makers, lauds them for 'big role' in country's success

Firstpost  

Representatives from seven vaccine makers — Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Zydus Cadila, Biological E, Gennova Biopharma and Panacea Biotech — participated in the meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers who said his leadership was a key factor in India being able to administer 100 crore doses of the jabs …

PM Modi meets Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers after Billion doses feat
3 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi meets Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers after Billion doses feat

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held an interaction session with the COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers in the country after the nation administered 100 crore vaccines. Representatives from seven vaccine makers -- Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Zydus Cadila, Biological E, Gennova Biopharma and Panacea Biotech -- participated in the meeting. On October 21, India achieved a …

After 100 crore milestone, Narendra Modi to meet seven Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers today
3 years, 2 months ago

After 100 crore milestone, Narendra Modi to meet seven Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers today

Firstpost  

Representatives from Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Zydus Cadila, Biological E, Gennova Biopharma and Panacea Biotech will attend the meet New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet seven Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers on Saturday, a meeting that comes in the wake of the country achieving the landmark of administering 100 crore doses of the jabs, …

PM Modi to meet 7 Indian Covid vaccine manufacturers as country achieves 100-crore doses milestone
3 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi to meet 7 Indian Covid vaccine manufacturers as country achieves 100-crore doses milestone

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet seven Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers on Saturday, a meeting that comes in the wake of the country achieving the landmark of administering 100 crore doses of the jabs, official sources said. The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country have exceeded 101.30 crore, according to the health ministry data updated at 7 am. …

PM Modi congratulates Indians on reaching vaccine milestone
3 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi congratulates Indians on reaching vaccine milestone

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address comes a day after the cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses crossed the landmark figure of 100 crores in India. The Prime Minister had hailed it as history being scripted and, in an opinion piece in The Hindu on October 22, he described India's COVID-19 vaccination drive as a journey from "anxiety to assurance" that has made …

Come, make vaccines in India: PM Modi to global manufacturers in UNGA address
3 years, 2 months ago

Come, make vaccines in India: PM Modi to global manufacturers in UNGA address

Firstpost  

Making a strong pitch for indigenious COVID-19 vaccines, Modi also informed at UNGA that India has developed the first DNA vaccine, which can be given to those above 12 years Making a strong pitch for indigenious COVID-19 vaccines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address at UNGA invited the global manufacturers to make them in India. “Despite limited resources, India …

PM Modi’s Pitch for Home-Grown Covid Vaccines at UNGA, Invites Jab Manufacturers to India
3 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi’s Pitch for Home-Grown Covid Vaccines at UNGA, Invites Jab Manufacturers to India

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for the home-grown coronavirus vaccines, including the world’s first plasmid DNA and nasal vaccines. Addressing the UNGA in New York, PM Modi said, “India has already developed a DNA vaccine that can be administered to people aged 12 year and above. The prime minister also asked vaccine manufacturers to come …

PM Modi invites world's vaccine makers to 'Make in India' during address at UN General Assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi invites world's vaccine makers to 'Make in India' during address at UN General Assembly

India Today  

In his address at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, PM Modi invited the world's vaccine makers to come to India. Mourning the loss of lives lost due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Modi on Saturday reiterated India's commitment to start giving vaccines to needy persons in other countries, even as he gave a clarion call to …

India's first mRNA vaccine in final stages, PM Modi tells UNGA | All you need to know
3 years, 3 months ago

India's first mRNA vaccine in final stages, PM Modi tells UNGA | All you need to know

India Today  

During his speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India’s first mRNA vaccine was in the final stages. PM Modi was referring to the mRNA vaccine which is being developed by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Limited, a subsidiary of Pune-based Emcure Pharmaceuticals. Take a look at more details on the mRNA vaccine: The …

Global Covid summit: PM Modi calls for need to recognise vaccine certificates amid row with UK
3 years, 3 months ago

Global Covid summit: PM Modi calls for need to recognise vaccine certificates amid row with UK

India Today  

The world needs to focus on addressing the Covid-19 pandemic's economic effects, PM Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. How UK's travel policy for vaccinated Indians kicked up a storm The world stood with India, like a family, during the second wave of Covid-19 infections, PM Modi said. Stating that supply chains of raw materials needed for vaccine production must be …

Biological E's ‘Corbevax’ gets DCGI approval for two clinical trials
3 years, 3 months ago

Biological E's ‘Corbevax’ gets DCGI approval for two clinical trials

Hindustan Times  

The Drugs Controller General of India has given approval to Biological E for two clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate Corbevax, the ministry of science and technology announced Friday. The Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company received approval for Phase 3 comparator safety and immunogenicity trial in adults after a review of Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials data by a subject …

Gennova’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for Phase 2/3 clinical trials
3 years, 4 months ago

Gennova’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for Phase 2/3 clinical trials

The Hindu  

India’s first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate HGCO19 by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd has been granted approval for Phase 2/3 clinical trails, the Department of Biotechnology said on Tuesday. The Pune-based biotechnology company had submitted the interim clinical data of the vaccine’s Phase 1 study to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, it said. Gennova’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine development programme was partly …

India's First mRNA-Based Covid Vaccine Gets DCGI Approval For Phase 2-3 Trials
3 years, 4 months ago

India's First mRNA-Based Covid Vaccine Gets DCGI Approval For Phase 2-3 Trials

ABP News  

New Delhi: India's first mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday got the Drugs Controller General of India nod to move into Phase 2 and 3 trials. According to reports, the Centre informed that the vaccine developed by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. was found to be safe, and was given go-ahead for Phase II/III trials. "After establishing the safety of our mRNA-based COVID-19 …

India has shown remarkable courage in fighting pandemic: PM Modi in I-Day speech
3 years, 4 months ago

India has shown remarkable courage in fighting pandemic: PM Modi in I-Day speech

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India's effort in making Covid-19 at the earliest. It's a result of strength of our industrialists & scientists, that today India doesn't need to depend on any other nation for vaccines," said PM Modi while addressing the nation on 75th Independence Day. Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi, PM Modi said, …

Maharashtra Company Starts Human Trials of Drug for Mild, Moderate Cases of Covid-19
3 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra Company Starts Human Trials of Drug for Mild, Moderate Cases of Covid-19

News 18  

A company in western Maharashtra has started human trials of a drug targeted at mild and moderately infected coronavirus patients, a top official said. World's largest vaccine maker Serum Institute of India is the sponsor of the Pune-headquartered iSERA Biological Pvt Ltd's drug project, which began soon after COVID-19 hit Indian shores. The company's primary activity is the manufacturing of …

CII partners with Serum Institute to expand vaccination across small towns, rural areas across India
3 years, 4 months ago

CII partners with Serum Institute to expand vaccination across small towns, rural areas across India

India Today  

The Confederation of Indian Industry has signed an agreement with Pune's Serum Institute of India to accelerate Covid-19 vaccination across the country -- in partnership with the industry, including healthcare providers. The CII aims to connect the community, hospitals and corporates to fast-track vaccination, and the partnership with the Serum Institute will help catalyze industry participation to reach out to …

Government funding work on four new COVID-19 vaccine candidates
3 years, 5 months ago

Government funding work on four new COVID-19 vaccine candidates

The Hindu  

The Centre is funding the development of four vaccines, which are currently in various stages of human trials. The government has also funded clinical trial sites, animal challenge facilities and immunoassay laboratories, all of which were collectively allotted a budget of ₹900 crore for 12 months, the Minister said. The four vaccines, being funded under Mission Covid Suraksha, were the …

PM Modi holds Covid review meeting, says ’involve NGOs to expand vaccination drive’
3 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi holds Covid review meeting, says ’involve NGOs to expand vaccination drive’

Live Mint  

During a review meeting to assess the status of the Covid-19 vaccination drive in India, officials told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that they are in touch with state governments to explore and implement innovative methods to reach people for vaccination. He was briefed about the age-wise vaccination coverage as well as about the vaccine coverage among healthcare workers, frontline workers …

PM Modi reviews vaccination progress, lauds rise in daily jabs, stresses on pace of testing
3 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi reviews vaccination progress, lauds rise in daily jabs, stresses on pace of testing

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meet on Covid-19 vaccines on Saturday. The virtual meeting, which began at 5 pm, was attended by senior officials in the Prime Minister's Office, the Health Secretary and NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul. @Rahulshrivstv gets us inside details of PM's meet on vaccination.#CoronavirusPandemic #CoronaVaccine pic.twitter.com/5cEecnQ57N — IndiaToday June 26, 2021 Officials told …

Pfizer in final stages to get nod for covid vaccine in India: CEO Albert Bourla
3 years, 6 months ago

Pfizer in final stages to get nod for covid vaccine in India: CEO Albert Bourla

Live Mint  

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer is now in final stages to get approval for its Covid-19 vaccine in India, the company's CEO Albert Bourla said as reported by news agency ANI. Speaking at a virtual event, Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said he hopes the company will finalize an agreement with the Indian government soon. I hope very soon we will …

As Manufacturers Rush, Children With Co-Morbidities on Priority List of Centre's Vaccination Plan: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

As Manufacturers Rush, Children With Co-Morbidities on Priority List of Centre's Vaccination Plan: Report

News 18  

India’s vaccine plan has children with co-morbidities at the top. A report by Times of India states that once any vaccine is approved for children, the Centre will aim t first inculcate children with co-morbid conditions. SII hopes to launch Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covovax’ in India by September as its trials are in an advanced stage of completion, said its …

JP Nadda lauds Modi govt for measures to fight Covid
3 years, 6 months ago

JP Nadda lauds Modi govt for measures to fight Covid

India TV News  

The way the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared itself to fight Covid is "admirable" and reflects India''s strength, BJP president J P Nadda said on Thursday, citing the ramping up of medical infrastructure in the country to laud the Centre. While noting that the country faced shortage of medical oxygen as the pandemic surged, he said Modi left …

India Inc Welcomes PM Modi's Decision For Vaccine Procurement By Centre
3 years, 6 months ago

India Inc Welcomes PM Modi's Decision For Vaccine Procurement By Centre

ABP News  

Mumbai: Leaders of India Inc. on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to streamline vaccine procurement with the Centre bearing 75% of the cost of doses as it would provide speed to India's vaccination programme and leave states with more resources to fight the Coronavirus. Welcoming the decision, Tata Steel MD and CII President Mr T V Narendran, said, …

‘Right thing, at last’: Congress leaders react to PM Modi’s announcement on central procurement of Covid-19 vaccines
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Right thing, at last’: Congress leaders react to PM Modi’s announcement on central procurement of Covid-19 vaccines

Hindustan Times  

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, in which he announced the central procurement of Covid-19 vaccines, some Congress leaders have reacted welcoming the move. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Union government would take over the task of Covid-19 vaccination from the state governments. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot called the announcement a “victory of public …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address | Centre to take over vaccine procurement from States, provide free for 18-44 age group
3 years, 6 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address | Centre to take over vaccine procurement from States, provide free for 18-44 age group

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 5 p.m. on Monday, hours after announcing the same on Twitter. He said the Centre, after observing developments during the deadly second wave of infections, has decided to once again take charge of procuring vaccines and will provide them to the States. Government of India spoke to State governments, leaders of political …

India's vaccination coverage had expanded to 90% before Covid-19 pandemic hit: PM Modi
3 years, 6 months ago

India's vaccination coverage had expanded to 90% before Covid-19 pandemic hit: PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the vaccination coverage in India, which was 60 per cent when he took office in 2014, had jumped to 90 per cent before the coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020. Addressing the nation, the prime minister said that a new health infrastructure has been developed in the country since the pandemic began. Modi …

Vaccine like a shield against Covid-19, says PM Modi during address to nation
3 years, 6 months ago

Vaccine like a shield against Covid-19, says PM Modi during address to nation

India Today  

In the fight against Covid-19, vaccine is like a shield to us, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the nation at 5 pm on Monday. While speaking about vaccines, the Prime Minister said: "Today, in comparison to the demand of vaccines in the world, the number of countries and companies manufacturing vaccines is very less." He added: …

PM Modi's address to the nation: Top quotes
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi's address to the nation: Top quotes

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday, and talked about India's response to the second wave of Covid-19 and made some key announcements. ON MADE IN INDIA VACCINES The demand for vaccines all over the world far outstrips what the production capacity of vaccine manufacturing companies. Research on nasal spray vaccine is underway, which if successful can significantly …

PM hails Indian scientists for developing vaccine against COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

PM hails Indian scientists for developing vaccine against COVID-19

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Indian scientists for developing made-in-India vaccine against Covid and boosting other measures to fight the pandemic within a year of its outbreak. Addressing a meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Society via video conferencing, he cited India's experience in the previous century to say that it used to wait for …

PM Modi hails Indian scientists for 'Made in India' vaccines, bolstering fight against Covid
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi hails Indian scientists for 'Made in India' vaccines, bolstering fight against Covid

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the scientific community for 'Made in India' Covid vaccines in a record time. Addressing a meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Society, he reiterated gratitude to doctors, medical staff, scientists, and corona warriors for the outstanding work done in adverse circumstances. The Prime Minister cited India's experience in the previous …

India Signs Deal with Domestic Vaccine Maker Biological-E for 300 Mn Doses
3 years, 6 months ago

India Signs Deal with Domestic Vaccine Maker Biological-E for 300 Mn Doses

News 18  

The Centre on Thursday said it has inked a deal with domestic vaccine maker Biological-E for 300 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for 15 billion rupees, the first such order for unapproved shots. Biological E., which also has a separate deal to produce about 600 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 shot annually, said on Tuesday it entered into a …

Jaishankar to take forward vaccine cooperation, discuss wider relations
3 years, 6 months ago

Jaishankar to take forward vaccine cooperation, discuss wider relations

India Today  

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s five-day visit to the United States has many goals but the burden of unclogging the vaccine supply chain is the heaviest as India fights the second Covid wave amid severe shortages. The Biden Administration understands the significance of shoring up India’s vaccine production capabilities to make good on the goals laid out in the first …

Allow more pharma companies to manufacture Covid vaccine: Delhi CM to Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Allow more pharma companies to manufacture Covid vaccine: Delhi CM to Centre

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to engage more pharmaceutical companies in Covid vaccine production as well as draft a national scheme for vaccinating the entire population of the country in the next few months. So, it is important to take up vaccine production on a war footing and draft a national scheme to vaccinate the …

PM Modi discusses initiatives for equitable access to vaccines, medicines with Scott Morrison
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi discusses initiatives for equitable access to vaccines, medicines with Scott Morrison

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison on Friday as the two leaders agreed on the importance of ensuring equitable access to vaccines and medicines, and discussed possible initiatives for it. Mr. Modi and Mr. Morrison also reiterated the importance of working together for a rules-based international order and a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. …

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