Pfizer Says Talks Underway With Centre To Bring Covid Vaccines To India

Pfizer-BioNTech, the US vaccine maker, said it will supply COVID-19 vaccines only to central governments.

To bring Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in India, discussions are underway between the central government and Pfizer Inc. In a statement on Monday, Pfizer spokesperson said: "Pfizer's discussions with the GOI are ongoing and we are hopeful to bring the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in the country. We are unable to divulge further details at this moment." On state procurement tenders, the US vaccine maker said it will supply vaccines only to central governments. "Pfizer will supply COVID-19 vaccine only to central governments and supra-national organisations for deployment in national immunization programs. Allocation of doses and implementation plan within a country is a decision for local governments based on relevant health authority guidance," it said.