The Covax facility released its interim distribution forecast for Covid-19 vaccines on Wednesday. India can obtain 97.1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines through the World Health Organization (WHO) COVAX facility, as stated in COVAX’s interim distribution forecast, released on February 3. The vaccines will be from the Serum Institute of …
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Covaxin, the indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council for Medical Research and the National Institute of Virology, became the second vaccine in India to take a further step towards final approval for emergency use. . The Central Drug Control Organization (CDSCO) subject matter …
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The Union Ministry of Health has published an 88-page document that details how information about the Covid-19 vaccine will be disseminated to all people, in all states of the country. “The communication strategy supporting the launch of Covid-19 vaccines in India seeks to disseminate timely, accurate and transparent information on …
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Although no vaccine in India against Covid-19 has received authorization for emergency use, the Center is in the final stage of preparing for the administration of the vaccine. The test for the administration of the vaccine will be carried out in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat and Punjab starting next week, …
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Marking the formal beginning of the evaluation process for Covid-19 vaccine candidates who have applied for emergency clearance in India, the Central Organization for Standard Medicines decided to seek additional safety and efficacy data from the Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech before giving the approval. Pfizer’s request was …
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Written by Kaunain Sheriff M | New Delhi | Updated: December 2, 2020 7:52:43 am At the Serum Institute of India on Monday. (Photo: Reuters) UNDERLINING THAT several controls have been put in place to track adverse reactions reported in clinical trials for the Covid vaccine candidate being developed by …
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The stakes are high for Adar Poonawalla’s Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine producer by volume, as it has already produced 40 million doses of the potential Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccine and is beginning production of a few others. So far, no adverse effects have been reported during trials …
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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized on a TI-backed system to ensure vaccine delivery up to the last mile, such as the electoral process in the country, the expert group plans to include digital features such as SMS, digital certificate in the process. delivery of the vaccine, the reports …
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US President Donald Trump in his final debate with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) said the country will receive a Covid-19 vaccine in weeks. Previously, the president had promised that Americans would receive vaccines before the November 3 election. This is what Donald Trump said about …
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After Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will ensure rapid delivery of the vaccine through its existing digital network and the new digital health ID, the health ministry has clarified that ID will not be required to access the vaccine. As of now, under the National Digital Health Mission …
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