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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Faced with vaccine shortage, Punjab govt decides to join global COVAX facility

Faced with vaccine shortage, Punjab govt decides to join global COVAX facility

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published Published on May 13, 2021   modified Modified on May 14, 2021

-The Tribune

Cabinet also approves purchase of Covaxin for 18-44 category industrial workers

The Punjab government on Thursday decided to join the COVAX facility alliance for global sourcing and procurement of Covid vaccines at the best price, becoming the first state to take such a step amid vaccine shortage in the country.

The decision was taken during the Cabinet meeting, which also approved the purchase of Covaxin for industrial workers, for whose vaccination the industry has expressed willingness to pay.

The state government has so far ordered only Covishield vaccine for the 18-44 age group, but with this decision, decks have been cleared to place orders for Covaxin too.

Reviewing the vaccination status and availability in the state, the Cabinet said it was necessary to source vaccine globally.

Since the COVAX facility offers the best prices, the state should make an attempt to join the same for procuring vaccines from the international markets, it decided.

The suggestion for joining the COVAX was given to the Cabinet by Dr Gagandeep Kang, who heads the Punjab Expert Group on Vaccination.

COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access, abbreviated as COVAX, is a worldwide initiative aimed at equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines directed by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and the World Health Organisation.

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The Tribune, 13 May, 2021, https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/faced-with-vaccine-shortage-punjab-govt-decides-to-join-global-covax-facility-252346


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