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Health Minister said production of Remdesivir will be ramped up
New Delhi: Amid reports of shortage of Remdesivir which is known for its effectiveness in the treatment of COVID-19, the government of India has warned of strict action against those who indulge in hoarding or black marketing of the drug.
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday (April 14) said that those who are creating artificial shortage of the medicine will have to face strict action.
“Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) has directed for strict action into any complaint of black marketing of Remdesivir. Those who are exploiting people and creating artificial shortage of medicine, strict action should be taken against them,” Dr Harsh Vardhan was quoted as saying by ANI.
Updated Apr 12, 2021 | 18:01 IST
The Union Health Minister said the coronavirus wave across the world is an event of a lifetime for medical professionals and researchers. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan | Photo Credit: ANI
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COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder that people s health is closely connected with animals health: Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi: Human health cannot be seen in isolation and COVID-19 is more than a reminder that animals health is closely connected with humans, said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday.
The four-day COVID vaccine festival kicked off by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes amid a crippling domestic shortage of jabs, with at least 10 Indian states.
Questioned about vaccine shortages and export policy, Centre responds with outburst against states
Questioned about vaccine shortages and export policy, Centre responds with outburst against states
For months, the Indian government was able to balance its role as both a domestic vaccinator and global vaccine factory. Now that strategy is under pressure. Narendra Modi discusses the Covid-19 situation with chief ministers. | @PIB India
India’s vaccine rollout has teetered on the edge of politicisation over the last few months.
When the Bharatiya Janata Party turned free vaccinations into an election promise in Bihar in 2020, for example, it was criticised for setting a terrible public health precedent. The Centre’s attempt to speed up approval of vaccines under development in time for India’s Independence Day in 2020 also raised many eyebrows.
Over 6.45 cr doses exported, 9.4 cr dispatched to states: Vardhan amid vaccine row
Dr Vardhan says over 89 lakh healthcare workers have got the first dose and over 54 lakhs have got the second dose. As far as frontline or field level workers are concerned, over 98 lakhs got the first dose and over 45 lakhs have got the second dose, he adds
BusinessToday.In | April 9, 2021 | Updated 14:48 IST
Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
Amid the ongoing row over vaccine shortage in the country, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, during the 24th meeting of the high-level group of ministers on COVID-19 today, said the country has exported 6.45 crore doses to as many as 84 countries. This includes 1.05 crore doses to 44 countries as grants, 3.58 crores to 25 countries as commercial contracts and 1.82 crores to 39 countries through the COVAX facility of the World Health Organisation.