As India administers 100 crore COVID vaccine doses, WHO lauds India
Op IndiaIndia’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage on October 21 crossed an important milestone of the 100 crore mark. Congratulating India, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh said, “The extraordinary feat in a short span was not possible without strong political leadership, inter-sectoral convergence, dedicated efforts of the entire health & frontline workforce”. The extraordinary feat in a short span was not possible without strong political leadership, inter-sectoral convergence, dedicated efforts of the entire health & frontline workforce: Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia — ANI October 21, 2021 Further, Dr Singh lauded India’s effort to ensure that these life saving vaccines were available to the world. India's progress must be viewed in the context of the country's commendable commitment & efforts to ensure these life savings vaccines are accessible globally: Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia pic.twitter.com/paOU6rXEUb — ANI October 21, 2021 India launches “Vaccine Maitri” initiative to help countries stave off COVID-19 With the pandemic raging uncontrollably across the globe, PM Modi was also conscious of India’s responsibility towards the world. As India administers 100-crore vaccine doses, it sets her eyes on achieving 100 per cent inoculation of her population On October 21, India crossed the monumental milestone of 100 crore-mark for cumulative vaccination.