"vaccine-maitri"

Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched the indigenously manufactured tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine in Kasauli. The vaccine has been introduced under the Universal Immunization Programme, with 55 lakh doses to be supplied by April

India has airlifted more than 6 million COVID-19 doses to nine countries in Phase-I under its initiative termed “Vaccine Maitri”.

Bahrain had earlier approved Covishield to support its efforts towards vaccinating members at risk of developing complications from COVID-19.

India is well-positioned to use vaccine as a hedge to generate goodwill and offset China’s growing influence