Centre seeks explanation from Punjab govt over allegations of selling Covid vaccine to pvt hospitals
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Centre has asked for a report from the Punjab government after media reports alleged that the government has sold vaccines to private hospitals to "earn profit".
The Centre has sought a clarification from the Punjab government following media reports alleging that it "sold" Covid-19 vaccine to private hospitals and "earned a profit". Prima facie, it is in clear violation of the Liberalized Pricing and Accelerated National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, said Additional Secretary in the Health Ministry Vandana Gurnani to the principal secretary of the Punjab government's Health Department. "As you are aware, from May 1, 2021, the Liberalized Pricing and AcceleratedMore Related News