As India battles the second wave of Covid-19, which has caused havoc across the country, healthcare companies have come to the fore as lifesavers, to ensure the attack of the virus is countered.
In a big move, India has opened up Covid-19 vaccinations for all adults. However, the country is beset by severe vaccine shortage and other challenges. Will increasing the demand base work?
The country’s daily requirement is over 10 million doses against the production of 2.9 million. The Sputnik V vaccine, which got the nod on Monday, will help bridge the gap, albeit marginally.
One of the issues with vaccine development is the enormous time required to produce one. The Covid-19 vaccine has shown the process can be expedited. But can the process be made even more faster?
RDIF has tied up with nearly a dozen contract manufacturers with idle capacity to produce some 1.5 billion doses of Sputnik V annually, more than what Serum and Bharat Biotech will jointly produce.
In the context of vaccination, effective communication should deliver clarity around who, when, where, and how much the vaccine will cost. And India's vaccine deployment can be a great case study.
The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the importance of cold-chain infrastructure, and Godrej Appliances’ medical refrigeration business is making the most of the opportunity.
With the Covid-19 vaccination drive entering phase 2 in India, it is important to emphasise the positive role the private sector can play in facilitating the vaccine's availability for the masses.
As India starts the second phase of its Covid-19 vaccine deployment, the question on the viability of its supply chain network, and its cold storage capability, has become more pertinent than ever.
