Source: PIB News: Union Health Minister of India has been nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation(GAVI) as a member of the GAVI Board. Facts: Union Health Minister will be representing the South East Area Regional Office(SEARO)/ Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) constituency on the GAVI Board from 1st January,2021 until 31st,December 2023. What… Continue reading Union Health Minister nominated to the Board of GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance
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Dry Run and Challenges of Vaccines distribution in India
Synopsis: Indian is one of the world’s leading vaccine manufacturer, thus will have better access to vaccines, but the distribution of manufactured vaccine will prove to be a formidable task. Dry run to test preparedness for the nationwide roll-out of a COVID-19 vaccine kicked off in four States — Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab.… Continue reading Dry Run and Challenges of Vaccines distribution in India
Essentiality of Dry run for COVID vaccines
Synopsis: Dry runs aimed at testing the planned operations are essential for Covid 19 vaccination process. Background In the coming weeks, the Phase-3 data of two COVID-19 vaccines tested by Indian manufacturers are expected to be submitted for emergency use approval. A countrywide rollout to immunize the four high-risk groups will begin soon in India if any of the vaccines gets… Continue reading Essentiality of Dry run for COVID vaccines
Examining the Strategies involved in Distributing Vaccines
Synopsis: The government must examine the principle underlying the triage scheme for optimised use of resources. Background: Over the next 6-7 months, India plans to vaccinate 300 million people against COVID-19 by prioritizing healthcare workers, other front-line workers and everyone who is above 50 years of age. To vaccinate 300 million people, India requires 600 million doses as… Continue reading Examining the Strategies involved in Distributing Vaccines
UNICEF launches the COVID-19 vaccine market dashboard
Source: UNICEF News: As the designated COVAX procurement coordinator and procurement agent, UNICEF has launched the COVID-19 Vaccine Market Dashboard. Facts: Purpose: The dashboard is an interactive tool for countries, partners and industry to follow the developments of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 vaccine market and the efforts of the COVAX Facility to ensure fair and equitable access… Continue reading UNICEF launches the COVID-19 vaccine market dashboard
India’s First Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine “Pneumosil”
Source: The Indian Express News: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has inaugurated India’s first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine(PCV) named “Pneumosil”. Facts: Pneumosil: It has been developed by the Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SIIPL) in collaboration with partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Pneumosil was licensed by the Drugs Controller General (India)… Continue reading India’s First Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine “Pneumosil”
CoWIN Grand challenge, CoWIN platform and CoWIN App
Source: PIB News: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced its grand challenge for “CoWIN app”. Facts: Aim: To strengthen the COVID-19 Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) system. Eligibility: Indian tech startups, MSMEs, companies and Limited Liability Partnerships(LLPs) registered in India under Companies Act can apply. Further, teams not… Continue reading CoWIN Grand challenge, CoWIN platform and CoWIN App
India and UK launches Virtual Vaccines Hub
Source: Click here News: India and the UK Government has launched a Virtual Vaccines Hub. Facts: Objective: To distribute vaccines for Covid-19 and other deadly viruses by sharing knowledge on clinical trials and regulatory approvals and get vaccines to people who need them most in a safe, secure and energy-efficient way. Previous such collaboration with the UK: This… Continue reading India and UK launches Virtual Vaccines Hub
India’s plan for Vaccination
Context: Recently unveiled India’s COVID-19 vaccine policy, should make adequate allowances for ground realities. What is India’s plan on vaccinating people? Strategy to slow the virus spread: With a definitive cure not yet available for COVID-19, vaccines present the world with the best strategy to slow the virus down. India’s plan: The U.K. and the U.S. began vaccinating… Continue reading India’s plan for Vaccination
India’s first indigenous vaccine HGCO19 gets nod for human trials
News: India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine candidate HGCO19 has received approval from Indian Drug regulators to initiate Phase I/II human clinical trial. Facts: HGCO19: It is a novel mRNA vaccine candidate developed by Gennova, Pune and supported with seed grant under the Ind-CEPI mission of Department of Biotechnology of Ministry of Science & Technology. Additional… Continue reading India’s first indigenous vaccine HGCO19 gets nod for human trials
