by Bhaswati Guha Majumder - Jun 5, 2021 08:45 AM
Bharat Biotechâs COVAXIN
As India is looking forward to World Health Organizationâs (WHO) approval for Hyderabad based Bharat Biotechâs Covaxin jab, the Center said that âthe milestone will be achieved soonâ.
During a news conference on the Covid-19 situation in India, Dr VK Paul, Member (Health) Niti Aayog, said that the authorities have been working with Bharat Biotech and WHO, data exchange is underway and we are keen that this milestone is accomplished soon.
Meanwhile, on 4 June, Anvisa, which is Brazil s health agency, approved imports of Russia s Sputnik V as well as India s Covaxin (BBV152 COVID-19) vaccinationsâbut with conditions on both the jabs.