The Indian government said on Tuesday that it has received several requests from neighboring counties for the supply of Covid-19 vaccines made in India. Following the request, the government announced that it will supply COVID-19 vaccines under a grant to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles starting Wednesday.
The Foreign Ministry said that India will supply COVID-19 vaccines to partner countries over the coming weeks and months in a phased manner taking into account national requirements.
“Domestic manufacturers will have adequate stocks to meet national requirements while supplying abroad,” the ministry said.
The ministry also said India is awaiting confirmation of necessary regulatory clearances from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Mauritius for the supply of the vaccines.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his admiration for India’s efforts in the field of health care needs of the world community. On Twitter, he said: “India is deeply honored to be a long-time trusted partner in meeting the healthcare needs of the global community. Supply of COVID vaccines to various countries will begin tomorrow, with more to come in the coming. days”.
The Indian government said on Tuesday that it has received several requests from neighboring counties for the supply of Covid-19 vaccines made in India. Following the request, the government announced that it will supply COVID-19 vaccines under a grant to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles starting on Wednesday.
The Foreign Ministry said that India will supply COVID-19 vaccines to partner countries over the coming weeks and months in a phased manner taking into account national requirements.
“Domestic manufacturers will have adequate stocks to meet national requirements while supplying abroad,” the ministry said.
The ministry also said India is awaiting confirmation of necessary regulatory clearances from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Mauritius for the supply of the vaccines.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his admiration for India’s efforts in the field of health care needs of the world community. On Twitter, he said: “India is deeply honored to be a long-time trusted partner in meeting the healthcare needs of the global community. Supply of COVID vaccines to various countries will begin tomorrow with more to come in the coming years. days”.
In a statement, the MEA said that India has received several requests for the supply of vaccines manufactured in India from neighboring countries and key partners.
“In response to these requests, and in accordance with India’s stated commitment to utilize India’s vaccine production and delivery capacity to help all of humanity fight the COVID pandemic, supplies will begin under grants to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles. starting January 20, “he said.
“With regard to Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Mauritius, we are awaiting their confirmation of the necessary regulatory clearances,” he added.
India has already launched a massive coronavirus vaccination campaign under which two vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, are administered to front-line healthcare workers across the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide vaccination program on Saturday, urging people to show patience during the COVID-19 immunization campaign, as they have shown so far in the fight against the pandemic.
The Comptroller General of Drugs of India (DCGI) earlier this month approved Oxford’s Covishield COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for restricted emergency use in the country.
According to the government, the vaccines will first be offered to about one crore of healthcare workers and about two crore of frontline workers, and then to people over 50, followed by people under 50 with associated comorbidities.
So far, a total of 4,54049 beneficiaries have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the country, representing more than double the number of active coronavirus cases, the Union Health Ministry said.
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