WHO says India in converses with join ‘COVAX’ immunization plot

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• Post By : Kumar Jeetendra


• Source: Reuters


• Date: 08 Sep,2020

The World Health Organization is in discussions with India about linking the”COVAX” global vaccine allocation program, a senior WHO adviser said on September 7.

“India is certainly eligible, like all countries in the world, to be a part of the COVAX centre and talks are continuing in that respect,” Bruce Aylward told a briefing in Geneva. “We would welcome Indian participation. . .India has extensive experience (with vaccines).”

The WHO and the GAVI vaccine alliance are leading the COVAX facility, aimed at assisting buy and distribute vaccination shots against the novel coronavirus fairly around the world. However, some countries that have procured their own supplies through bilateral deals, including the United States, have said they won’t join COVAX.