Ukraine to firm up COVAXIN delivery plan for mass vaccination
Ukraine to firm up COVAXIN delivery plan for mass vaccination
25 February 2021 | News
Source: bharatbiotech.com
A three-member, high-power delegation from Ukraine led by the Dr Maksym Stepanov, Health Minister, Ukraine visited COVAXIN®-maker Bharat Biotech’s manufacturing facility in Hyderabad.
The delegation, that included Igor Ivashchenko, Deputy Minister of Health, Ukraine, and Ivan Konovalov, Head of Trade and Economic Dept, Embassy of Ukraine in India, had a discussion with Bharat Biotech’s leadership to secure the supplies of COVAXIN® to Ukraine.
Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Biotech International Limited, said, “It was an absolute privilege to host the Hon’ble Minister of Health from Ukraine Dr Maksym Stepanov at our state-of-the-art facility and showcase our world-class capabilities in the manufacture and supply of vaccines and research and product development. We discussed potential timelines for the supply of COVAXIN® to Ukraine on a priority and the prospects of a partnership for our BBV 154 intranasal vaccine.”