Contents1 Introduction2 Progress of Vaccination in the country3 About the New Vaccination Policy4 Previous Vaccination Policy5 Need of New Vaccine Policy6 Issues associated with New Vaccine Policy7 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction Vaccines are a proven shield against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They have prevented serious illness and death, especially in patients who have been administered both doses.… Continue reading New Vaccine policy: Need and Concerns – Explained, Pointwise
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Vaccination policy of India – Issues & Suggestions
Synopsis: The vaccination policy of India should maintain a balance between the achievement of health goals and demands of supply constraints. Introduction Vaccines are a proven shield against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They have prevented serious illness and death. A study of data from the UK collected between December 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, showed that… Continue reading Vaccination policy of India – Issues & Suggestions
Issues in Vaccine Procurement Policy
Synopsis: The recent decision of the Centre to solely procure the vaccines for the states has been welcomed by experts and healthcare professionals. However, retaining a 25% quota towards the private sector seems inappropriate and should be reconsidered. Background: The union government has again taken the responsibility for procuring vaccines for the states under the… Continue reading Issues in Vaccine Procurement Policy
“Revised Vaccine Procurement Policy” allows central procurement of vaccines
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Revised Vaccine Procurement Policy:4 Free for All Vaccine:5 Extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana:6 Reasons for announcing revised Vaccine Procurement Policy What is the News? The government of India has announced a revised Vaccine Procurement Policy and also several relief measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. About… Continue reading “Revised Vaccine Procurement Policy” allows central procurement of vaccines
“Corbevax Vaccine” and its difference from other Covid-19 vaccines
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Corbevax Vaccine:4 What are Spike Proteins?5 Different types of Covid-19 vaccines:6 How is the Corbevax Vaccine different from these vaccines? What is the News? India has placed an advance order to block 300 million doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine, Corbevax from Hyderabad-based company Biological E. About Corbevax… Continue reading “Corbevax Vaccine” and its difference from other Covid-19 vaccines
EU leaders agree to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Highlights of the Summit: During the Summit:4 About European Union(EU): What is the News? The European Union(EU) countries have gathered in Brussels, Belgium for a two-day summit. During the summit the EU leaders has agreed to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines Key Highlights of the Summit:… Continue reading EU leaders agree to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines
Issues in Present Policy of Vaccine Procurement
Synopsis: Analysis on issues associated with the Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of COVID-19 Vaccination Background Many State governments have resorted to floating global tenders for COVID-19 vaccines due to Covid vaccine shortage in India. The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of COVID-19 Vaccination allows states to procure COVID-19 vaccines independently of the… Continue reading Issues in Present Policy of Vaccine Procurement
Challenges in Vaccine Procurement in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Present status of vaccine manufacturing in India3 Global Vaccine sources and producers3.1 Global Vaccine manufacturers and their type of vaccines4 Government initiatives in vaccine procurement5 Challenges in Vaccine procurement5.1 Challenges in distribution6 Suggestions7 Way forward Introduction According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, so far, India has vaccinated… Continue reading Challenges in Vaccine Procurement in India – Explained, Pointwise
Voluntary Licensing Mechanism for Vaccines Will Ensure Social Justice
Synopsis: Other alternatives available to boost Vaccine supply are less effective. But Voluntary licensing Mechanism for Covid 19 vaccines will lead to affordable and accessible vaccines. Contents1 Background2 How voluntary licensing can make medical drugs affordable?3 What are the issues in other alternative mechanisms?4 Way forward Background Affordable vaccination is the key to achieve global… Continue reading Voluntary Licensing Mechanism for Vaccines Will Ensure Social Justice
Why IITs Demand for Priority Vaccination is not Justified?
Synopsis: IITs are demanding priority vaccination. Their demand for vaccinating their staff and students against Covid-19 on a should not be encouraged. Background In a recent meeting with the Union education minister, the IIT directors have demanded for vaccinating their staff and students against Covid on a priority basis, so that they can resume classes.… Continue reading Why IITs Demand for Priority Vaccination is not Justified?
