: Covid-19: India has enough vaccine stock to inoculate priority groups first, says NITI Aayog member #IndiaNEWS NITI Aayog Member (Health) VK Paul on Monday said that India has sufficient stockpile

Covid-19: India has enough vaccine stock to inoculate priority groups first, says NITI Aayog member #IndiaNEWS
NITI Aayog Member (Health) VK Paul on Monday said that India has sufficient stockpile of coronavirus vaccines to inoculate priority groups in the first phase of the vaccination drive, PTI reported. “Our first phase (of vaccination) comprises priority groups with high risk of mortality and our healthcare and frontline workers,??? Paul told the news agency in an interview. “For them, we believe, we have enough (Covid-19 vaccine) stockpile.??? Paul said India’s vaccine stock will increase in a few months with availability of more options. “And more acceleration can be brought about in the vaccination programme,??? he added.The NITI Aayog member, who is also chairperson of the National Expert Group for coronavirus vaccination, said that the government will soon announce its plans for buying and distributing the vaccines. Paul also elaborated on what the biggest challenge for India’s massive vaccination programme would be. “Well, the single most important challenge for mass vaccination on such a scale is mobilising beneficiaries on the appointed day and to conduct sessions in smooth, systemic protocols, ensuring Covid-19 appropriate precautions,??? he told PTI.Also read:Coronavirus: India set to launch the world’s biggest vaccination programme, says PM ModiCoronavirus: Serum Institute chief says India will not allow export of vaccine for several monthsCovid-19: Serum vaccine to be...Read more

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