Opinion | Covid: India could have planned a better vaccination strategy by taking a cue from USA
3 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | Covid: India could have planned a better vaccination strategy by taking a cue from USA

India TV News  

India’s daily COVID-19 cases crossed the 4-lakh mark for the first time on Friday with 4,01,993 fresh cases and 3,523 deaths reported officially on a single day. I think there were some serious shortcomings at the planning stage when the Centre announced it would launch a nationwide vaccination drive for the 18-plus age group from May 1. The vaccination drive in the US was carried out in three phases – first, for the 60-plus age group, second, for the 45-plus age group, and third, for the 18-plus age group. The Supreme Court, on Friday, posed a series of questions to the Centre as to why a national vaccination drive has not been launched, why the Centre is not purchasing all the vaccine stocks available to distribute among the people, why registration on Cowin app was necessary, as a vast majority of people have no access to the internet, why there were different prices fixed for vaccines. When a senior Health Ministry official was asked why a nationwide vaccination drive for the 18-plus group was announced, when there was no availability of adequate stocks, the official replied that such glitches always occur in the beginning when a nationwide drive is launched.

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Vaccination services to be made available in health and wellness centres on all Wednesdays
2 weeks ago

Vaccination services to be made available in health and wellness centres on all Wednesdays

The Hindu  

The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has initiated steps to ensure vaccination facilities on all Wednesdays in all 4,848 health and wellness centres in rural areas and 500 HWCs in urban areas with the available health staff to improve vaccination coverage and to reduce drop-outs. The efforts of the public health staff has contributed to a consistent immunisation …

National Vaccination Day 2025: Date, history, significance
2 weeks, 1 day ago

National Vaccination Day 2025: Date, history, significance

India Today  

National Vaccination Day is a testament to India's unwavering dedication to public health through immunisation. As we observe National Vaccination Day 2025, let us reaffirm our commitment to vaccination, recognising it as a cornerstone of public health and a vital tool in safeguarding future generations. HISTORY OF NATIONAL VACCINATION DAY The inception of National Vaccination Day dates back to March …

TN Budget 2025: Girls aged 14 to be vaccinated against HPV
2 weeks, 2 days ago

TN Budget 2025: Girls aged 14 to be vaccinated against HPV

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 36 crore in the budget to provide the Human Papillomavirus vaccine to all girls aged 14 years in order to prevent cervical cancer. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced, in last year’s budget speech, that the HPV vaccination would be included in the National Immunisation schedule and girls in the age group …

Adult immunisation can provide protection from multiple diseases. Why is it not a priority in India?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Adult immunisation can provide protection from multiple diseases. Why is it not a priority in India?

The Hindu  

When was the last time you thought about getting vaccinated as an adult? “Doctors are themselves very poorly informed about adult vaccination, as adult immunisation doesn’t fall under any particular medical specialisation, making it easy to overlook,” says V. Ramasubramanian, infectious diseases specialist, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. What adult immunisations can protect from Shingles : Shingles vaccine Influenza : Influenza vaccine …

'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose
3 weeks ago

'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday disposed of a 2022 petition filed by one Vinod Kumar M N seeking a direction to the authorities to give him a second dose of Covid vaccine. A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna said “The petitioner is before this court seeking a direction for a second dose of covid vaccine, the covid-19 has subsided …

Cancer Vaccine for women set to launch in India within 5-6 months; Girls aged 9-16 to be eligible for inoculation
1 month, 1 week ago

Cancer Vaccine for women set to launch in India within 5-6 months; Girls aged 9-16 to be eligible for inoculation

Live Mint  

A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months, and those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the Union Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare and Ayush said that research on …

Cancer vaccine for women to be available in five to six months, says Union Minister Jadhav
1 month, 1 week ago

Cancer vaccine for women to be available in five to six months, says Union Minister Jadhav

The Hindu  

“A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months, and those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation,” Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Addressing a press conference here, the Union Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare and Ayush said that research …

Child vaccine coverage falling short in India, Lancet study reveals why
2 months, 1 week ago

Child vaccine coverage falling short in India, Lancet study reveals why

India Today  

Despite making progress in vaccinating children against preventable diseases, a new Lancet study has revealed that there are several gaps in vaccine coverage at the local level in India. The findings highlight a troubling trend: small areas within districts show stark differences in vaccination rates. KEY FINDINGS FROM THE STUDY Researchers found that over 50% of the variations in vaccination …

History Today: How India administered its first Covid-19 vaccine on this day
2 months, 2 weeks ago

History Today: How India administered its first Covid-19 vaccine on this day

Firstpost  

As the world struggled with Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021, India, on January 16, launched its vaccination drive against the virus. Today also marks India’s fight against the Covid-19 virus — the country began its vaccination drive. India’s Covid-19 vaccination drive begins On this day, January 16, 2021, India’s fight against Covid-19 got a boost when it began its vaccination …

Health Talk | How eliminating polio has been one of the major successes of India's Universal Immunisation Programme
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Talk | How eliminating polio has been one of the major successes of India's Universal Immunisation Programme

Hindustan Times  

The World Immunisation Day is observed every year on November 10th. India is a classic example of what robust immunisation coverage against a disease can achieve in the form of the country's pulse polio programme, of which vaccination was a crucial part. India rolled out the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme on October 2 1994, and according to WHO India statement, …

Global Pandemic Threat: 100 Days to Save Lives
5 months, 1 week ago

Global Pandemic Threat: 100 Days to Save Lives

Hindustan Times  

A modelling study suggests that if a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 had been developed within 100 days, an estimated 8.3 million deaths could have been averted globally. The study also estimated that productivity losses due to illness amounting to almost $1.4 trillion and $63 billion of hospitalisation costs would have been averted globally.

California’s COVID surge is finally over. But expect another spike in the coming months
5 months, 4 weeks ago

California’s COVID surge is finally over. But expect another spike in the coming months

LA Times  

California’s protracted summer COVID surge has finally ended, a welcome window that provides a key opportunity to prepare for yet another expected resurgence of transmission this autumn and winter, doctors say. “We have an updated COVID vaccine, an updated flu vaccine, an RSV vaccine — all of those can help protect ourselves, our families, our communities.” California New COVID subvariant …

Health officials sound alarm over drop in flu vaccine uptake
6 months ago

Health officials sound alarm over drop in flu vaccine uptake

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health officials have raised the alarm over a drop in flu …

What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines

CNN  

CNN — It’s that time of year when any cough or sniffle could be Covid-19, flu or RSV — but there are ways to fend them off. Last year was the first year that the US had vaccines available to protect against all three major respiratory viruses — Covid-19, flu and RSV — but vaccine uptake was low for the …

The new RSV vaccine is vital for babies and the NHS this winter
6 months, 4 weeks ago

The new RSV vaccine is vital for babies and the NHS this winter

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The previous government faced repeated calls in 2023 and 2024 to push out the vaccine for …

Global childhood vax coverage stalled in 2023, 2.7 million kids unprotected, says UN
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Global childhood vax coverage stalled in 2023, 2.7 million kids unprotected, says UN

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Global childhood vaccination coverage stalled in 2023, leaving an estimated 2.7 million children more un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to the UN on Monday. Warning of an alarming coverage gap that has led to an outbreak of diseases like malaria, the latest World Health Organisation and UNICEF estimates of national immunisation coverage said …

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign
9 months ago

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With fresh COVID-19 cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. What’s more, health officials have reported upticks this month in COVID-19-associated emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and a pronounced increase in positive test results in the southwestern U.S. It’s not clear whether that’s a sign …

Vaccinating India: Triumphs and Challenges on the Road to Full Coverage
9 months, 1 week ago

Vaccinating India: Triumphs and Challenges on the Road to Full Coverage

News 18  

Vaccines have come a long way since Dr Edward Jenner first inoculated an eight-year-old boy against smallpox in 1796. Since 1974, the EPI has boosted global newborn immunisation coverage against DTP from 5 per cent to 84 per cent in India. This program aims to reach every child and pregnant woman who missed routine immunisation due to the Covid pandemic, …

In India, all vaccine-related AEFI are routinely monitored and COVID is no exception, says health expert
10 months, 4 weeks ago

In India, all vaccine-related AEFI are routinely monitored and COVID is no exception, says health expert

The Hindu  

All ‘Adverse Events Following Immunisation’ after COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be monitored, a senior Union Health Ministry official, who did not wish to be named, said on Thursday. According to a study titled ‘Serious adverse event following immunization and thromboembolic events associated with COVID19 vaccination: An analysis of nationwide causality assessment from India’, published in February 2023, the majority of …

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

Health Talk | Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer is vital
1 year, 1 month ago

Health Talk | Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer is vital

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during her Budget speech on Thursday that the Centre planned to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years. Experts said that vaccinating young girls is key to eliminating cervical cancer — one of the leading cancers in Indian women, and vaccine-preventable. “The results of the effectiveness …

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care

ABP News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the interim budget for the financial year 2024-25 on February 1. The healthcare budget for the financial year 2024-25 focused on five areas: medical colleges, cervical cancer vaccination, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation, and Ayushman Bharat scheme. Experts had hoped that the union budget would focus on areas such as mental health, medical …

Budget 2024: Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024: Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years

India TV News  

In a recent announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, the government revealed its budget plan for 2024-25, and it includes a significant initiative to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years. “Our government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years for providing prevention of cervical cancer,” the Finance Minister …

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer

The Hindu  

February 01, 2024 12:08 pm | Updated February 02, 2024 06:05 pm IST Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced the government’s plans to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer for girls aged 9 to 14 as part of her Interim Budget 2024. Ms. Sitharaman presented the last Budget of Narendra Modi’s government before the general elections, and …

With State prod, India can be world leader in vaccines
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238

Firstpost  

India has recorded 441 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases has come down to 3,238, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it began to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1.After December 5, the …

India logs 602 new Covid cases, 5 deaths; 312 JN.1 cases so far
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 602 new Covid cases, 5 deaths; 312 JN.1 cases so far

India Today  

India logged 602 fresh Covid cases and five deaths due to the infection in the last 24 hours. A total of 312 cases of coronavirus sub-variant JN.1 were detected in the country until Tuesday, with about 47 per cent of them recorded in Kerala, according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium data. Meanwhile, Karnataka has restarted providing vaccines at its …

Unlocking the secrets of healthy ageing: Key preventive measures you can't ignore
1 year, 3 months ago

Unlocking the secrets of healthy ageing: Key preventive measures you can't ignore

Hindustan Times  

As we grow older, our body composition changes; we start to lose muscle and bone mass, our metabolism slows down and our energy requirements go down. Unlocking the secrets of healthy ageing: Key preventive measures you can't ignore In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rashmi Hegde, Medical Affairs Director at GSK, shared, “India has a population of 260 million …

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases
1 year, 3 months ago

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India saw a single day rise of 702 cases of COVID-19, with the number of active cases of the infection rising to 4,097, the health ministry said on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Six new fatalities, two from Maharashtra and one each from Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and Delhi were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the Union …

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data
1 year, 3 months ago

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data

The Hindu  

A total of 220.67 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered across the country as on December 21 this year, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Wednesday. However, only 22.88 crore precautionary or booster doses have been administered across the country among the eligible adult population. Despite the recent increase of people infected with the JN.1 COVID …

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose
1 year, 3 months ago

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

The Hindu  

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India. India saw a single-day rise of 656 COVID-1 infections while the active cases have increased …

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828

Live Mint  

India reported 260 new cases of COVID-19, with active cases rising to 1,828, as per the latest data from the Union Health Ministry on December 18. Centre Urges States to Heighten Vigilance The central government has written to states and union territories, urging them to maintain "continuous vigilance" in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the identification …

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge

Firstpost  

The central government has asked states to maintain constant vigil over the Covid situation and report and monitor district-wise SARI and ILI cases on a regular basis The Centre on Monday issued advisory to states in view of a recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and detection of first case of JN.1 variant in India. Centre issues advisory to States in …

Reports claiming 11 lakh children missed first measles vaccine in 2022 'inaccurate': Health Ministry
1 year, 4 months ago

Reports claiming 11 lakh children missed first measles vaccine in 2022 'inaccurate': Health Ministry

The Hindu  

Media reports claiming that an estimated 11 lakh children in India missed their first measles vaccine dose in 2022 are "ill-informed and inaccurate," the Union Ministry of Health Family Welfare said on November 18. There have been some media reports alleging that an estimated 11 lakh children in India missed their first measles vaccine dose in 2022, according to a …

Accelerating Routine Immunization in India: Insights from Covid-19 Drive
1 year, 4 months ago

Accelerating Routine Immunization in India: Insights from Covid-19 Drive

The Quint  

In the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing vaccination drive in India, the country's healthcare system gained invaluable insights into strengthening routine immunization programs. Learnings for Health Sector: The drive provided crucial insights into routine immunization systems, leveraging existing infrastructure and expertise effectively. Role of MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation & Equity Project: National Roll-Out Support: Initiated in August 2021, the …

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%, says DPH
1 year, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%, says DPH

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%. Every year, 9.15 lakh children and 10 lakh pregnant women are covered under the Universal Immunisation Programme, and 3.2 crore vaccines worth nearly ₹10 crore are provided in the State, according to the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Vaccines were available for free in all government health facilities to prevent …

Few kids are getting the latest COVID shots. Is it misinformation or a lack of access?
1 year, 4 months ago

Few kids are getting the latest COVID shots. Is it misinformation or a lack of access?

Salon  

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, children’s lives were upended. Related The real reason the new RSV shot is hard for some parents to find Today, vaccines are still on the market for children over the age of six months, including a new COVID-19 shot that became available across the country in mid-September and is formulated to target the most prevalent …

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’
1 year, 5 months ago

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Experts have been urging Americans to stay up-to-date on their Covid, …

New COVID vaccines are here: Now’s the time to get one, officials say
1 year, 5 months ago

New COVID vaccines are here: Now’s the time to get one, officials say

LA Times  

With Halloween just days away, and the wider autumn and winter holiday season fast approaching, now is the time for most everyone to get their updated COVID-19 vaccine, officials say — especially since initial supply shortages have eased. “We have a good supply of COVID-19 and flu vaccines in Los Angeles County and there are options for everyone 6 months …

L.A. COVID-19 cases falling again after summer uptick. Officials now brace for winter
1 year, 5 months ago

L.A. COVID-19 cases falling again after summer uptick. Officials now brace for winter

LA Times  

Los Angeles County is seeing its COVID-19 levels recede following a prolonged summer bump, a welcome reprieve before an expected climb in coronavirus transmission this fall and winter, health officials say. “We’re definitely seeing a decline,” L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said in an interview. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is available at no cost, although insured people may …

New COVID-19 vaccinations are coming, CDC says. The shots will likely be available this week
1 year, 6 months ago

New COVID-19 vaccinations are coming, CDC says. The shots will likely be available this week

LA Times  

Allan Fernandez, 7, middle, is vaccinated by Dr. David Bolour, left, as CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky looks on in Ted Watkins Memorial Park last year. “Although hospitalization rates are currently low in some age groups, we have seen rates increase in recent weeks, and anticipate further increases as we enter respiratory virus season.” CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen on …

Poor uptake for adult vaccination, survey reveals
1 year, 6 months ago

Poor uptake for adult vaccination, survey reveals

The Hindu  

While childhood immunisation is rather well accepted in the community, what with proper protocols in place for delivery of the primary and booster doses for children, the same level of acceptance is sorely lacking in the area of adult vaccination, a recent survey in 16 cities revealed. The survey conducted by the Association of Physicians of India and Ipsos in …

Hesitating to vaccinate your child? Parents should know these myths and facts about vaccinations in children
1 year, 7 months ago

Hesitating to vaccinate your child? Parents should know these myths and facts about vaccinations in children

Hindustan Times  

Despite sustained and dedicated efforts by Government of India, the immunisation coverage in India remains pretty low and data shows that only about 65% of eligible children receive all the recommended vaccines in their 1st year of life. Yet when the vaccines came and were granted emergency use authorisation, there were apprehensions and wary refusals from several corners of the …

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India
1 year, 8 months ago

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India

Hindustan Times  

On September 1, 2022, the Government of India launched the new indigenous cervical cancer vaccine, Cervavac, in partnership with Serum Institute of India Private Limited. The introduction of this vaccine is a welcome step in the battle against cervical cancer in India where every eight minutes, one woman dies of this preventable disease. As cervical cancer is linked to sexual …

Health council urges Covid booster for over 60s, care workers
1 year, 9 months ago

Health council urges Covid booster for over 60s, care workers

Dutch News  

The Dutch health council has said that the over 60s, pregnant women, and people with a medical condition should be offered a booster Covid shot each year. Three years after the Covid outbreak almost the entire Dutch population has built up a degree of immunity because of vaccination, infection, or both, the council said, but older people and people with …

Health Matters | How much money is too much money for vaccines?
1 year, 9 months ago

Health Matters | How much money is too much money for vaccines?

The Hindu  

Ultimately affordability decides entitlement. There is also sufficient evidence to back the common knowledge that India has a high burden of out-of-pocket expenditure for health care, meaning payment for health services is made by the patients themselves. Back to pricing, it is also why the low-cost DNA test to detect cervical cancer within 45 minutes comes as good news, specifically …

A new regime: On the Emergency Use Authorisation regime in India and clinical trials
1 year, 9 months ago

A new regime: On the Emergency Use Authorisation regime in India and clinical trials

The Hindu  

Last week, the Drug Controller General of India cleared, under the provisions of ‘emergency use authorisation’, a new mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 developed by Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a pioneer in India in developing mRNA vaccines. More than evidence-based assessment, it was a technicality in India’s ‘New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019’ that allowed EUA in India for COVID-19 vaccines. …

India urges G-20 countries to join vaccine research collaborative in wake of COVID vaccine inequity
1 year, 9 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 …

India’s Winning Formula: Making Healthcare Affordable and Accessible with PPPs
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s Winning Formula: Making Healthcare Affordable and Accessible with PPPs

News 18  

In the last 75 years, India’s progress as a nation has been both inspiring and impressive. Vaccine PPPs during the Covid-19 pandemic It is during the pandemic that India gained a definite advantage in the global health space, when it administered the first dose of the indigenous Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, in January 2021. Within a year of the emergence of …

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11
1 year, 10 months ago

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11

India Today  

The United States will end its Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers and federal workers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends, the White House said on Monday. In February, the US House of Representatives voted to lift the requirement that most foreign air travellers be vaccinated against Covid-19, one of the few remaining pandemic travel restrictions …

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