The government is hopeful of a speedy launch of single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light in India and all stakeholders, including the Russian manufacturer and its Indian partners, have been directed to fast-track the application and regulatory approval procedures for the jab to boost the country s vaccination drive, sources said on Thursday. An application seeking regulatory approval for Sputnik Light is expected to be filed in the next couple of weeks and it could become the first single-dose vaccine to be launched in India, sources said citing high-level discussions held among top government officials in the recent days to boost domestic availability of COVID-19 vaccines.
Centre Expects Speedy India Launch Of Single-Dose Sputnik Light: Report Centre Expects Speedy India Launch Of Single-Dose Sputnik Light: Report On Sputnik Light, it was discussed in the meeting that Russia has already approved this vaccine and trials are ongoing in other countries.
The government is also looking to ramp up domestic manufacturing of vaccines. (Representational)
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The government is hopeful of a speedy launch of single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light in India and all stakeholders, including the Russian manufacturer and its Indian partners, have been directed to fast-track the application and regulatory approval procedures for the jab to boost the country s vaccination drive, sources said on Thursday.
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Where To Take Sputnik V In Hyderabad? May 17, 2021, 18:03 IST
The vaccination drive for Russia s Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V was launched in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The first dose of Sputnik V was given to Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd employee, Ashok. Today, the vaccination drive was launched at Apollo Group Hospitals, Jubilee Hills by Apollo Group President, Dr K Hari Prasad, Dr. Reddy s CEO MV Ramana. The vaccination drive was not only launched in Hyderabad but also in Visakhapatnam.
The vaccine is given to the beneficiaries above 45 years of age at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad. Registration on the CoWin portal is compulsory for the vaccination of people aged 18-44 years. The portal offers a series of tabs including Age 18+, Age 45+, Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V, Free and Paid now. The cost of Sputnik V is Rs. 948 + 5 per cent GST per dose. However, the vaccine is being given at a price of Rs 1,250 per dose at Jubilee Hills Apollo.