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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.
Must tackle fiscal deficit carefully: Nirmala Sitharaman
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Last Updated: Feb 09, 2021, 07:41 AM IST
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The government has projected fiscal deficit of 6.8% for 2021-22 in the Union budget presented last week. It has also set a glide path to reduce the deficit to 4.5% by 2025-26. Whatever the government is borrowing or spending is open for everyone to see, she said.
NEW DELHI: The government has spent big on areas of activity which will have a big multiplier effect, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at a post-budget interaction with PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Monday.
“The government has spent big on those areas of activity which gives a big multiplier effect…multiplier was the key where the money was going,” she said.