New Delhi: The External Affairs Ministry has said that Kovid will start exporting 19 vaccines from India to six countries from Wednesday. In the first phase, the vaccine will be given to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and the Seychelles.
The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that several countries have approached the Central Government seeking the Kovid vaccine developed by India. The vaccine will soon be sent to Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Mauritius. Final approval from these places is awaited for this.
The vaccine is being given to friendly countries in stages. This will ensure that there is sufficient stock of vaccine for domestic use. The distribution of vaccines to foreign countries will continue in stages, taking into account domestic demand. The Ministry of External Affairs said it would ensure adequate stock of vaccines for domestic use during exports.
The first batch of one and a half lakh doses of Covshield wax manufactured by the Serum Institute of India will be sent to Bhutan. One lakh doses are being given to the Maldives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier tweeted that the export of the vaccine to several countries would start from Wednesday. He noted that India has long been highly regarded as a trusted partner in meeting the health and safety needs of the global community.
The vaccination drive in India started on January 16. Kovshield, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and Kovacsin, developed by Bharat Biotech, will be given to 30 million health workers across the country in the first phase.
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