
‘Transfer of Covaxin manufacturing technology first mooted by Jagan’
The Hindu
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s suggestion that the transfer of Covaxin manufacturing technology by Bharat Biotech to firms capable of replicating the viral strain in order to quickly ramp up
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s suggestion that the transfer of Covaxin manufacturing technology by Bharat Biotech to firms capable of replicating the viral strain in order to quickly ramp up the vaccine production is being hailed as a good idea that has gained currency among the country’s political leaders. The recent letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wherein Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy proposed the technology transfer, showed his commitment to increase the vaccine-making capacity at the desired pace by roping in as many competent players as possible to meet the fast-growing demand, said an official release. It was stated that compulsory licensing of Covaxin production had been initiated by Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and it was lapped up in no time by 12 leaders of various parties, mainly including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
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The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.










