Coronavirus | Andhra CM asks PM Modi to temporarily suspend supply of vaccines to private hospitals
The Hindu
It will be a good idea to supply vaccines to the private sector only when there is surplus quantity, he says
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to suspend the supply of vaccines to private hospitals directly from the manufacturers until there is a surplus quantity. In a letter written to Mr. Modi on Saturday, Mr. Jagan said, "In a situation where there is not enough supply to cater to even the 45+ age group completely and with no possibility of taking up the free vaccination for the 18-44 years for the next few months, it appears very unreasonable to allow some private sector hospital to vaccinate people of all age groups at exorbitant rates." Not only it is a disadvantage to the poorer sections of the society but it also creates a situation of black marketing of the vaccine, which administratively is a herculean task to control, he said apprising the PM that the State had to limit vaccination for 45+ age due to insufficient supply.More Related News
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