‘Not enough vaccine doses to meet demand for at least 3 months’
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According to NATHEALTH, there will be a sharp increase in demand in the short run due to relaxation in age criteria as well as due to the severe pandemic wave.
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NATHEALTH has asked the government to ensure continuity of vaccine supplies through government channels for at least till private sector establishes its procurement channels with all major manufacturers globally.
The industry body that represents private hospitals has said there are not enough vaccine doses to meet demand for at least the next three months.
In a letter written to the health ministry, industry body NATHEALTH has said that based on data it has collected, the best estimate of production is about 70 million doses a month from Serum Institute of India, which may be ramped up to 100 million a month by July-August, and 20 million doses a month from Bharat Biotech, which could increase to 30 million a month by July
Private hospitals to pool Covid vaccine demand for third phase
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Private hospitals plan to access vaccines state-wise so that they are in sync with every state’s policy. The decision was taken at Thursday’s meeting attended by prominent healthcare and industry federations, including CII, Ficci, PHD Chamber of Commerce, Assocham, Indian Chamber of Commerce, NATHEALTH, Indian Medical Association and AHPI.
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Private sector hospitals have decided to pool demand and access vaccines through bulk pharma distributors with cold chain facilities for the third phase of vaccination for the 18-45 years age group starting May 1. They have also asked the Centre to continue with the present supply chain for two months to ensure continuity.