Even as the vaccination drive gathers momentum in India, Covid-19 cases continue to surge across the country. Here, we look at the latest developments of the week. India halts vaccine export to focus on domestic immunisation India has temporarily halted the export of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, Covishield. This is likely to affect the vaccine supply to scores of countries that were dependent on the Pune-based Serum Institute of India, which is the licensed producer of the vaccine. The company has said that the Government of India has asked it to prioritize its vaccine supply to India. The ..read more

With the second phase of the vaccination drive in full swing, here’s the weekly update of the highlights of what’s been happening on India’s COVID vaccination scenario. India continues to administer the second dose between 4-6 weeks even as WHO suggests otherwise. India has emerged as one of the confident players choosing to play by her own rules in the war against COVID-19. With the second phase of the COVID vaccine already underway, India continues to administer the vaccine within a gap of 4 to 6 weeks. In the light of the latest research from WHO, which suggests that the vaccines are more e ..read more

Young or old, Indian or Pakistani, doctor or commoner – many people seem to be in line for the made-in-India vaccine! Despite the new strains and rising cases, the second phase of India’s COVID-19 vaccine drive is speeding along. Here’s an update: Pakistan to Receive Made-in-India Vaccine Political differences notwithstanding, India and Pakistan are united in the battle against the dreaded virus. Pakistan is due to receive 16 million doses of the Covishield vaccine from India under the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI). The quantities will be shipped free of cost and will be ..read more

India boasts of one of the most extensive vaccination drives in the world currently. Although battles are being won every day, there’s still some time before we win this war. Here’s an update on what’s been happening lately. Coverage of Vaccine By the evening of March 4, 1.77 crore people were vaccinated across the country – in one of the world’s biggest-ever vaccination drives. The plan has garnered appreciation from leaders and strategy observers around the globe. The program continues to be fine-tuned, even as the government grapples with reports of over-crowding at the vaccination centres ..read more

With Maharashtra reeling under a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 cases, India continues its fight against the virus with fresh impetus. Here’s a look at the latest COVID-19 vaccine news in India. A paid vaccine to be available by March 1  With the second wave of infections wreaking havoc in many countries, India gears up for the next phase of the vaccination drive. As many as 10,000 government centers and 20,000 private hospitals are aligned for the administration of the vaccines. Government centers will distribute doses for free while private hospitals will ensure that senior citizens and tho ..read more

The Indian Coronavirus vaccination program, deemed the world’s largest vaccine plan, brings hope to India and the world at large. As the program gains momentum, let’s take a look at the latest news on the ground situation in India and how it impacts the world. India to supply COVID-19 vaccines to 49 more countries.  Forty-nine countries are to be added soon to twenty-five countries that India is already supplying the made-in-India vaccines to. In the wake of this news comes the announcement from India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar that an additional 2 lakh made-in-India vacc ..read more

India’s fight against the global pandemic – COVID-19, started on 16 Jan 2021 with the rolling out of the national vaccination programme. Slated to be the world’s largest vaccination programme, the drive has been planned in a phased manner, prioritising health care workers and those over the age of 50 who have a medical condition. The first phase saw remarkable success and is proving to be a shot in the arm for the overall morale in the country and in turn, the economy. India-made vaccines India has approved two vaccines to be used in emergency-use mode. Covaxin is produced under a collaboratio ..read more

If there is one thing that the Coronavirus has made clear, it is how quickly hospital bills can pile up. The importance of medical insurance cannot be stressed enough in these tough times. Health insurance is a necessity for everyone, but a large section of the society still only sees it as a tax-saving instrument.   Even the people who have insurance offered by their employers need individual health insurance. That’s because your health plan will be insufficient to meet your requirements in case of an unfortunate event. Moreover, if you leave the organization, you will no longer have an ..read more

Life sans health insurance is possible, but definitely not advisable. At a time when medication and hospital charges have been steadily growing, the need to insure yourself and your family in order to be safe in times of a health emergency is imperative. As a result, people are increasingly opting for health insurance policies with the hope that they will successfully be able to minimise the risk that sudden health-related contingencies involve. However, choosing health insurance is a task that needs to be done diligently after taking into consideration every benefit and probable points of con ..read more

Metro cities appeal to people for a wide variety of reasons. The primary attraction for many is that a metro offers more job opportunities as compared to Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Besides, metros also provide improved public transport, easier access to amenities and better exposure to different cultures. On the other hand, one of the biggest disadvantages of living in a metro is that your health and wellness can take a big beating. If you are living in a metro and wondering whether a health insurance floater policy of ₹5 lakhs is sufficient or not, this article can help you. Health implica ..read more