Why India is struggling with a COVID vaccine shortage
All Indians MatterApril 16, 202100:07:18

Why India is struggling with a COVID vaccine shortage

With the second wave of COVID-19 here, India’s preparedness is in question. We’re a vaccine manufacturing powerhouse but we suffer from a severe vaccine shortage. This has been compounded by a shortage of Remdesivir, the injectable anti-viral repurposed to treat COVID-19. It’s a double whammy that has implications not just for public health but for the economy too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the second wave of COVID-19 here, India’s preparedness is in question. We’re a vaccine manufacturing powerhouse but we suffer from a severe vaccine shortage. This has been compounded by a shortage of Remdesivir, the injectable anti-viral repurposed to treat COVID-19.

It’s a double whammy that has implications not just for public health but for the economy too.

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