Covishield, Covaxin Recognised By 96 Countries, Says Health Minister

New Delhi:

Union Well being Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated on Tuesday that 96 international locations have recognised Covaxin and Covishield and each these COVID-19 vaccines have acquired emergency use itemizing (EUL) from the World Well being Organisation (WHO).

“WHO has included eight vaccines in EUL to date. We’re completely satisfied two out of those are Indian vaccines — Covaxin and Covishield. Ninety six international locations of the world have recognised each these vaccines,” Mr Mandaviya informed information company ANI.

The 96 nations embody Canada, US, Australia, Spain, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Russia, and Switzerland.

The well being minister additionally knowledgeable that over 109 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to date within the nation.

Underneath the Centre’s “Har Ghar Dastak” mega vaccination marketing campaign, the minister stated, “Healthcare employees are going to all homes to hold out the vaccination drive.”

He additional stated that the Union authorities continues to be in communication with the remainder of the world in order that beneficiaries of the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination programme are accepted and recognised, thereby easing journey for schooling, enterprise and tourism functions.

Mr Mandaviya asserted that the well being ministry together with overseas ministry is in steady communication with all international locations for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates to facilitate hassle-free worldwide journey.