India exports COVID vaccines to Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Iran under Vaccine Maitri

Following resumption of export of COVID vaccines under 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative taken by Government of India, India has sent 10 crore vaccine doses each to Nepal, Myanmar, Iran, and Banglesh, government sources informed.

India in this round has emphasised exports of COVID vaccines along with initial supplies to neighbouring nations. Earlier this year, government h frozen 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative owing to devastating effects of lethal COVID second wave.

India-me-vaccines in demand

Indigenous vaccines produced in India are in huge demand, especially in neighbourhood. export was put to a halt so that maximum people in country staying at home could be vaccinated. Meanwhile, India h increased its vaccination production while expediting its vaccination drives, which led to more than 95 crore Indians being ministered first dose of COVID vaccine. 

government h last month announced that it will resume export of vaccines as pandemic situation in country was under control. During this gap of nearly five months, China entered field and supplied a massive number of Sinapharm vaccines in region. However, efficacy of Chinese vaccine was always in question, and people have h more trust in Me-in-India vaccines.

MEA spokesperson confirms export of vaccine 

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Friday affirmed government's decision to first send supplies to neighbouring countries. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi said recently at UN General Assembly that India will resume supply of coronavirus vaccines. We have decided to start with neighbourhood," Bagchi said. "Vaccines have alrey gone to Nepal, Banglesh, Myanmar, and Iran. We are constantly monitoring and reviewing situation," he said. 

MEA spokesperson said that decision on furr supplies will be based on India's production and demand. "We will decide on furr supplies based on our production and demand," he said.

Meanwhile, India's decision to reopen export of vaccines has been hailed by International Community. Qu, US, and countries of European Union appreciated India's move. move is considered as a significant boost to world in general and South Asia in particular.

(With Inputs from ANI)

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