Quad nations meeting to announce financing to boost India vaccine output, says US official
3 years, 9 months ago

Quad nations meeting to announce financing to boost India vaccine output, says US official

India Today  

A first ever leaders’ meeting of the Quad group of countries on Friday plans to announce financing agreements to support an increase in manufacturing capacity for coronavirus vaccines in India, a senior U.S administration official told Reuters. The aim of the initiative by the Quad, which groups the United States, India, Japan and Australia, would be to reduce manufacturing backlogs, speed vaccination, and defeat some coronavirus mutations, the official said. The White House announced earlier on Tuesday that President Joe Biden will participate in an online Quad meeting on Friday, the first leader-level meeting of a group seen as part of efforts to balance China’s growing military and economic power. the climate crisis.” India has urged the other Quad members to invest in its vaccine production capacity in an attempt to counter China’s widening vaccine diplomacy.

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With State prod, India can be world leader in vaccines
10 months, 4 weeks ago

With State prod, India can be world leader in vaccines

Hindustan Times  

The World Health Organization activated its incident management support team as part of its emergency response framework on the emergence of a cluster of atypical pneumonia cases emerging from Wuhan, China, on January 1, 2020. India, the dark horse in the vaccine race, did the unexpected and against all odds, approving EUA to two vaccines — “made in India” Covishield …

India urges G-20 countries to join vaccine research collaborative in wake of COVID vaccine inequity
1 year, 6 months ago

India urges G-20 countries to join vaccine research collaborative in wake of COVID vaccine inequity

The Hindu  

With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing the acute inequity in vaccine development and access, the Indian government is working in partnership with two leading global non-profits to convene and build consensus among the G-20 member States and others, for a proposed Global Vaccine Research Collaborative. “International cooperation is essential to advance vaccine development for emerging pathogens, and the G-20 can serve …

Quad leaders express deep concern over consequences of Ukraine war
1 year, 7 months ago

Quad leaders express deep concern over consequences of Ukraine war

The Hindu  

Expressing “deep concern” over the continuing war in Ukraine, leaders of the Quad countries said that they “mourn” its consequences, and will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. “We express our deep concern over the war raging in Ukraine and mourn its terrible and tragic humanitarian consequences,” said the Quad joint statement, “We recognise its serious impacts on the …

A PLI-type scheme for 'atmanirbhar' vaccine industry
2 years ago

A PLI-type scheme for 'atmanirbhar' vaccine industry

Live Mint  

The government will likely unveil a ₹2,500 crore financial assistance programme to boost domestic production of vaccine raw materials to enhance self-reliance amid a resurgence of covid cases worldwide, two officials familiar with the development said. Cement investors see Q3 with mixed feelings While India is a global leader in vaccine production, it imports key raw materials needed for manufacturing. …

Quad officials discuss China concerns in the Indo-Pacific, Quad vaccine initiative
2 years, 3 months ago

Quad officials discuss China concerns in the Indo-Pacific, Quad vaccine initiative

The Hindu  

Shared concerns over China’s moves in both the Indian Ocean Region and the Pacific Island countries, as well as the situation in Sri Lanka, came up during the Senior Officials Meeting of Quad countries, that ended on Tuesday in Delhi, diplomatic sources told The Hindu. The meeting, which reviewed projects agreed to by leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the …

World Economic Forum | India right example for ensuring vaccine equity, stepping up manufacturing
2 years, 7 months ago

World Economic Forum | India right example for ensuring vaccine equity, stepping up manufacturing

The Hindu  

Hailing India for ramping up its COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing at the right time and for ensuring supplies to the rest of the world, leaders at the World Economic Forum on Monday said everyone else needs to follow the Indian model to ensure vaccine equity and wider inoculation. Bucher said India has been a good example and the same needs to …

An auspicious start to Quad
2 years, 7 months ago

An auspicious start to Quad

Hindustan Times  

The second in-person summit of Quad leaders on May 24 couldn’t have asked for a better opening act. In their summit on Tuesday, the leaders of Australia, Japan, India and the US, will seek to focus on convergences in crucial areas such as critical technologies, climate action, trade, sustainable infrastructure and post-pandemic recovery at their summit in Tokyo on Tuesday, …

Quad working ‘assiduously’ to get Indian regulatory approvals for vaccine initiative: U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan
2 years, 7 months ago

Quad working ‘assiduously’ to get Indian regulatory approvals for vaccine initiative: U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan

The Hindu  

: The Quad is working “ assiduously” to get Indian regulatory approvals to get the Quad Vaccine Initiative off the ground, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said. The Hindu had reported that the original plan, which was launched in March 2021 and sought to supply Johnson & Johnson vaccines from the Biological E facility in Hyderabad,has had trouble taking …

PM Narendra Modi to attend Quad Summit in Tokyo
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Narendra Modi to attend Quad Summit in Tokyo

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Quad Summit on May 24 in Tokyo. Bilateral meetings with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden will take place on May 24, ANI quoted MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi as saying. Biden hosted Narendra Modi, Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga at the White House on September 24 …

A year on, Quad initiative for 1 billion India-made vaccines runs into rough weather
2 years, 7 months ago

A year on, Quad initiative for 1 billion India-made vaccines runs into rough weather

The Hindu  

More than a year after the first Quad summit where the leaders of the U.S., India, Japan and Australia launched an ambitious initiative to produce one billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines for distribution in the Indo-Pacific region, the project is floundering, and officials concede that it is unlikely to meet its target by 2022-end for a number of reasons. While …

US signals focus back on China, QUAD summit on May 24
2 years, 7 months ago

US signals focus back on China, QUAD summit on May 24

Hindustan Times  

With White House announcing the QUAD summit during US President Joseph Biden’s bilateral visit to Japan and South Korea on May 24, Washington has signaled that it has not forgotten Indo-Pacific amidst the never-ending turmoil in Ukraine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US president Joe Biden, Japanese premier Fumio Kishida and Australian PM Scott Morrison While the White House statement makes …

Thailand Gets India-made Covid Vaccine Covovax Under Quad Initiative
2 years, 8 months ago

Thailand Gets India-made Covid Vaccine Covovax Under Quad Initiative

News 18  

Thailand on Thursday received 200,000 doses of India-made Covovax vaccines as part of a flagship initiative of the Quad grouping to help countries combat the coronavirus pandemic. The vaccine doses were handed over to Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok by India’s Ambassador to Thailand Suchitra Durai, Australian envoy Allan McKinnon, Japan’s Nashida Kazuya and US Charge d’Affaires …

BRICS grouping should work together to support vaccine endeavours: Health Minister
2 years, 9 months ago

BRICS grouping should work together to support vaccine endeavours: Health Minister

The Hindu  

India, having one of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturing industries that supplied vaccines to more than 150 countries and met 65-70% of the World Health Organisation’s vaccine requirements, is willing to offer its robust vaccine manufacturing industry for developing vaccines for BRICS, as well as the world,” Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday while launching the BRICS …

Covid-19 | India Likely To Supply Covovax, Corbevax Vaccines To Quad Partners: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 | India Likely To Supply Covovax, Corbevax Vaccines To Quad Partners: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: India on Friday conveyed to the Quad partners that New Delhi is open to supplying Covid-19 vaccines, including Covovax and Corbevax, manufactured in the country under the vaccine partnership. “As pandemic continues to impact us, we have undertaken collective efforts to address global health security, Quad vaccine initiative and our collective vaccine delivery. Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne …

India-US healthcare collaboration in spotlight as India approves 2 more Covid vaccines
2 years, 11 months ago

India-US healthcare collaboration in spotlight as India approves 2 more Covid vaccines

India Today  

India-US collaboration in the health sector is in the spotlight as the Central Drug Authority this week approved two more Covid vaccines - Corbevax and Covovax - and antiviral drug Molnupiravir for use in India. Indian companies working with Texas Children's, Baylor College of Medicine's National School of Tropical Medicine; Dr. Peter Hotez, Prof and Dean of the National School …

India needs vaccines that can quickly adapt to corona variants: VK Paul
3 years ago

India needs vaccines that can quickly adapt to corona variants: VK Paul

India Today  

Amid the Omicron threat, Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul said on Tuesday that there is a potential scenario that our Covid-19 vaccines may become ineffective and India should have vaccine platforms that are 'adaptable quickly' with changing nature of the coronavirus variants. Addressing an event organised by industry body CII, the Covid Task Force chief called for modifying the …

India applies for $2bn loan from AIIB, ADB for vaccine purchase
3 years, 1 month ago

India applies for $2bn loan from AIIB, ADB for vaccine purchase

Hindustan Times  

India has applied for a $2 billion loan from Asian multilateral development banks to purchase around 700 million Covid-19 vaccines as it looks to boost the immunisation rate of the country’s eligible population. The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the Asian Development Bank in Manila are expected to soon process India’s loan request, which will be used to purchase …

India Ships Vaccines to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Iran under 'Vaccine Maitri'
3 years, 2 months ago

India Ships Vaccines to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Iran under 'Vaccine Maitri'

News 18  

India has recently sent crores of Covid vaccine shots to four nations in its neighborhood under the “Vaccine Maitri” programme, it was announced on Thursday. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India has exported the Covid vaccines to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Iran and its “top priority” is the neighborhood countries. India resumed vaccines export in the …

India may try to find 'middle ground' for usage and export of J&J single-shot jab
3 years, 2 months ago

India may try to find 'middle ground' for usage and export of J&J single-shot jab

Firstpost  

A strategy needs to be put in place where India may take a share of the monthly production of J&J’s vaccine for domestic use, said a senior government official privy to developments on this front The Indian government may initiate a fresh round of talks with Johnson & Johnson to find a middle ground on domestic usage and export of …

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 …

Quad leaders welcome India's decision to resume export of Covid-19 vaccines
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad leaders welcome India's decision to resume export of Covid-19 vaccines

India Today  

The Quad countries — the United States, India, Japan, and Australia — welcomed India’s announcement to resume exports of safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines, including to Covax, from October. Read | Modi-Biden meet: Talks focus on trade, Covid; leaders vow to strengthen Indo-US ties "The Quad leaders welcome Biological E LTD’s production, including through our Quad investments, of at least …

Covid-19, climate crisis, terrorism in Afghanistan: What was discussed at Quad meet | Top points
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19, climate crisis, terrorism in Afghanistan: What was discussed at Quad meet | Top points

India Today  

The first-ever in-person Leaders’ Summit of the Quad was held on Friday at the White House in the US. The statement read, "The Quad leaders welcome Biological E Ltd’s production, including through our Quad investments, of at least one billion safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines by the end of 2022. COMBATING CLIMATE CRISIS The Quad nations have pledged to work …

Quad Force for Global Good, Will Ensure Peace in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi at Summit
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad Force for Global Good, Will Ensure Peace in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi at Summit

News 18  

The Quad is a force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the first historic in-person summit of the leaders of Australia, India, US and Japan, since the Covid-19 pandemic. Modi thanked United States President Joe Biden for the in-person summit of the grouping, and said the four nations first came together in 2004 to help the Indo-Pacific …

Quad leaders agree to scale up collective strategic cooperation
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad leaders agree to scale up collective strategic cooperation

Hindustan Times  

Leaders of India, the United States, Japan, and Australia gathered on Friday for their first in-person summit as partners of the Quad alliance, promising to use their shared values as democracies to work on COVID-19 vaccines, infrastructure and technological cooperation. “I am honoured to welcome the first in-person meeting of democratic partners, who share common values, coming together to take …

Biden hosts Australian, Indian, Japanese leaders for Quad summit
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden hosts Australian, Indian, Japanese leaders for Quad summit

Raw Story  

Washington - President Joe Biden on Friday deepens his bid to cement US leadership of the Indo-Pacific against a rising China with the first in-person summit of the regional Quad group. Meeting in the White House, Biden and the leaders of Australia, India and Japan will discuss a Covid vaccines drive, regional infrastructure, climate change and securing supply chains for …

Quad leaders press for ‘free’ Indo-Pacific amid China tensions
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad leaders press for ‘free’ Indo-Pacific amid China tensions

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of the US, India, Australia and Japan also agree to cooperate on COVID-19 vaccines, clean energy and space during the White House meeting. Leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia have pledged to pursue a free and open Indo-Pacific region “undaunted by coercion” at their first in-person summit, which presented a united front amid shared concerns about …

Quad partnership on track to produce at least a billion vaccine doses in India by 2022: Joe Biden
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad partnership on track to produce at least a billion vaccine doses in India by 2022: Joe Biden

India TV News  

The Quad partnership is on track to produce at least a billion vaccine doses in India by 2022, US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday, asserting that nothing is more urgent than working together to defeat COVID-19 so the world is much better prepared for future pandemics. The United States and its international partners are working quickly to scale up …

Quad Partnership to Produce At Least 1 Billion Vaccine Doses in India, Says US President Biden
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad Partnership to Produce At Least 1 Billion Vaccine Doses in India, Says US President Biden

News 18  

The Quad partnership is on track to produce at least a billion vaccine doses in India by 2022, US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday, asserting that nothing is more urgent than working together to defeat COVID-19 so the world is much better prepared for future pandemics. “We’re working with partner nations, pharmaceutical companies, and other manufacturers to increase their …

EXPLAINED: As PM Modi Heads For Quad Meet, Here's What The Agenda Could Look Like
3 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINED: As PM Modi Heads For Quad Meet, Here's What The Agenda Could Look Like

News 18  

What Will Be Top On The Quad Leaders’ Minds? But as the ‘The Spirit of the Quad‘ joint statement that the Quad members had released after their March meet said, the grouping today will seek to address “the global devastation wrought by Covid-19, the threat of climate change, and security challenges facing the region… with renewed purpose”. A ‘fact sheet’ …

PM Modi-Biden bilateral meeting ahead of Quad summit meet
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi-Biden bilateral meeting ahead of Quad summit meet

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden will meet on Friday for their first in-person discussion, the White House announced on Monday. “…In an interesting way, the bilateral discussion between the U.S. and India will help reinforce and give momentum to the Quad discussion because many of the topics are very much interrelated,” a senior administration official said …

Quad summit and main issues on its agenda
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad summit and main issues on its agenda

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the first-ever in-person summit of the four leaders of the Quadrilateral Framework in the Indo-Pacific on Friday in Washington, in many ways, is the highlight of his visit to the U.S., where he will also address the United Nations General Assembly. There has also been some surprise over the emergence last week of the new …

COVID-19 Vaccines: India Must Secure Itself Despite ‘Export’ Pressure
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 Vaccines: India Must Secure Itself Despite ‘Export’ Pressure

The Quint  

President Joe Biden has convened a virtual COVID summit on September 22 on the margins of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly. To ward off continuing criticism that America has not done enough for less developed countries, Biden is expected to announce the supply of 500 million vaccines doses to the poorer parts of the world. The …

India to resume COVID vaccine exports to COVAX, neighbours
3 years, 3 months ago

India to resume COVID vaccine exports to COVAX, neighbours

Al Jazeera  

The health minister says government will prioritise the global vaccine-sharing platform and India’s neighbouring countries. India will resume exports of COVID-19 vaccines from the next quarter, prioritising the global vaccine-sharing platform COVAX and neighbouring countries first as supplies rise, according to the health minister. The country’s monthly vaccine output has since more than doubled and is set to quadruple to …

Biden Will Try To Rally The World To Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations As The U.N. Meets
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden Will Try To Rally The World To Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations As The U.N. Meets

NPR  

Biden Will Try To Rally The World To Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations As The U.N. Meets Enlarge this image toggle caption Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP via Getty Images Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP via Getty Images Facing criticism for its plan to give Americans third doses of COVID-19 vaccines while millions in the world's poorest countries are still waiting for a first shot, the White House …

India’s vaccine drive remarkable: Melinda Gates
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s vaccine drive remarkable: Melinda Gates

Hindustan Times  

In an emailed interview to Rhythma Kaul, Gates Foundation co-chair Melinda French Gates explains how the health care delivery system is going to change post Covid-19 pandemic, and how India has remarkably managed to scale up vaccinations against the virus. India’s Covid-19 management and the country-wide immunization drive have demonstrated why long-term investments in health systems are crucial. In particular, …

Quad nations on track to produce 1 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine for Asia by 2022 end: US
3 years, 4 months ago

Quad nations on track to produce 1 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine for Asia by 2022 end: US

India Today  

Quad countries are on track to produce at least 1 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine in India by the end of 2022, the White House said as it reiterated the United State's commitment to provide free jabs to the needy across the world without any strings attached. READ: US helping India, other countries to produce vaccines by themselves, says President …

Four more Indian pharma firms expected to begin COVID vaccine production by Oct-Nov, says Union health minister
3 years, 4 months ago

Four more Indian pharma firms expected to begin COVID vaccine production by Oct-Nov, says Union health minister

Firstpost  

During the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Mansukh Mandaviya said India has administered 47 crore doses of vaccine so far New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said in Parliament that four more Indian pharma firms are expected to start anti-coronavirus vaccine production by October-November that will accelerate the inoculation drive. During the Question Hour in the …

Quad not on military lines, vaccine availability depends on regulatory, legal processes, Antony Blinken tells CNN-News18
3 years, 4 months ago

Quad not on military lines, vaccine availability depends on regulatory, legal processes, Antony Blinken tells CNN-News18

Firstpost  

On the vaccine front, when asked about when India will get the two US-made vaccines Moderna and Pfizer, Blinken said that there were approvals, regulatory and legal processes required for receiving vaccines, and “that’s where things stand US secretary of state Antony Blinken on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks with external affairs minister S Jaishankar on the situation in Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific …

Quad Not on Military Lines, US Vaccines to India Depend on Regulatory, Legal Processes: Antony Blinken - News18
3 years, 4 months ago

Quad Not on Military Lines, US Vaccines to India Depend on Regulatory, Legal Processes: Antony Blinken - News18

News 18  

The Quad grouping is not on military lines, but like-minded democracies coming together on crucial issues of vaccine, climate change, and maritime security, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18’s Managing Editor Zakka Jacob, Blinken — who is on an official visit to India — talked about working with India on an open and …

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 …

It’s Complicated! A Brief Timeline of US and India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Sharing History
3 years, 5 months ago

It’s Complicated! A Brief Timeline of US and India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Sharing History

News 18  

With more than four lakh deaths, India is one of the worst-hit countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. April 16 2021 Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of the Serum Institute of India, tweeted at the American President, Joe Biden, and wrote, “Respected @POTUS, if we are to truly unite in beating this virus, on behalf of the vaccine industry outside the U.S., …

India expects first foreign-made Covid-19 doses through Covax by August: Report
3 years, 5 months ago

India expects first foreign-made Covid-19 doses through Covax by August: Report

India Today  

India expects to receive foreign-made Covid-19 vaccine doses through the Covax global vaccine-sharing programme for the first time, with 3-4 million doses of Pfizer and Moderna shots potentially arriving by August, two sources said on Wednesday. A spokesperson for GAVI, a vaccine alliance which runs Covax alongside the World Health Organization, said talks were underway "to ensure U.S.-donated doses through …

US President Joe Biden To Host Summit With PM Modi & Other Quad Leaders Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Summit
3 years, 5 months ago

US President Joe Biden To Host Summit With PM Modi & Other Quad Leaders Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Summit

ABP News  

New Delhi: US President Joe Biden will host a summit with the leaders of Australia, India, and Japan this year to bring“decisive" commitments on vaccine diplomacy and infrastructure. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the first summit this year was a virtual one it was attended by US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide …

Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccine to Get Nod in India Soon, CEO Says Deal 'In Final Stage'
3 years, 6 months ago

Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccine to Get Nod in India Soon, CEO Says Deal 'In Final Stage'

News 18  

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Tuesday said his US-based company is in the final stages of getting approval for its Covid-19 vaccine from the Indian government, adding that when approved, the pharma giant will supply one billion doses to India within this year. We have pledged to provide one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine this year to nations under the …

Pfizer's Covid vaccine in final stages of getting approval in India: CEO Albert Bourla
3 years, 6 months ago

Pfizer's Covid vaccine in final stages of getting approval in India: CEO Albert Bourla

India Today  

Pfizer is now in the final stages of getting emergency use approval for its Covid-19 vaccine in India, said the company's Chairman and CEO, Albert Bourla. READ: Pfizer to test Covid-19 vaccine in larger group of children below 12 NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul told CNBC-TV18 on Monday that the central government is in talks with Pfizer and other …

AP Interview: India says it hopes to resume vaccine exports
3 years, 6 months ago

AP Interview: India says it hopes to resume vaccine exports

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India, the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines, wants to resume exports of coronavirus jabs but can’t do so until its domestic needs are met, the head of the country’s COVID-19 task force said Friday. “Once our immediate need of vaccinating a significant proportion of Indian people is achieved and vaccine stockpiles are visible from multiple sources, we …

Biden promotes milestone of 300M vaccine shots in 150 days
3 years, 6 months ago

Biden promotes milestone of 300M vaccine shots in 150 days

India Today  

President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the Covid-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300 million vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office. Prayerfully, a summer of joy.” But as Biden marks one milestone, he is in danger of failing to meet another: his target to have …

Proposal by India and S Africa for Patent Waiver on Covid-19 Vaccines Gets Widespread Support at G7: MEA
3 years, 6 months ago

Proposal by India and S Africa for Patent Waiver on Covid-19 Vaccines Gets Widespread Support at G7: MEA

News 18  

A proposal by India and South Africa to temporarily waive patents on COVID-19 vaccines to ensure their equitable access received widespread support at the G7 summit in the UK, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA said Modi’s call was supported by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, WTO Director-General Okonjo Iweala and …

India to receive COVID vaccine doses under global distribution strategy soon: US
3 years, 6 months ago

India to receive COVID vaccine doses under global distribution strategy soon: US

India TV News  

India is set to receive COVID vaccine doses "soon" through the US government's global distribution strategy, a State Department official said, however, adding that the number of doses and the timeline are still being worked out. US State Department Coordinator for Global COVID Response, Gayle Smith, said that the goal of vaccine distribution is to get "global coverage". US State …

India will receive a share of 80 million US vaccines through COVAX: State Dept official
3 years, 6 months ago

India will receive a share of 80 million US vaccines through COVAX: State Dept official

India Today  

India will be receiving a share of the 80 million unused COVID-19 vaccines through the UN-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing programme that President Joe Biden has announced, according to a senior State Department official. On June 2, President Biden announced that the US will allocate 75 per cent - nearly 1.9 crores of the first tranche of 2.5 crore doses …

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