11.5 Lakh Vaccine Doses Wasted? Rajasthan Denies Union Minister’s Claim

Jaipur:

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday alleged that Rajasthan wasted 11.5 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccine.

The state authorities, nevertheless, stated the wastage of vaccine in Rajasthan is lower than 2 per cent, which is under the nationwide common of 6 p.c and permissible restrict of 10 per cent.

Principal secretary medical and well being Akhil Arora refuted a media report in regards to the wastage of vaccines. He, nevertheless, directed the district collectors involved to conduct a particular audit of vaccination on the locations highlighted within the information report.

Referring to information experiences that vaccine vials have been thrown into rubbish dumps, the union minister stated Rajasthan ought to study from Kerala which has completed job of vaccination and wasted only a few doses.

Mr Shekhawat additionally attacked the Ashok Gehlot-led authorities over the vaccination drive.

“The state authorities first requested for permission to vaccinate 18 years and above age group at its personal stage. Then creates a drama of world tender. Once they have been unsuccessful, the Congress authorities began blaming the Centre,” he instructed reporters in a digital press convention.