India Set To Become Major Manufacturing Hub Of Sputnik V COVID Vaccine – Regulatory Approval Comes As COVID Cases Spike 14/04/2021 Menaka Rao India has greenlighted Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use following a severe shortage of vaccines against the coronavirus and a massive spike in cases, and is now poised to become one of the world’s largest manufacturing hubs for the vaccine with 50 million doses produced by July. India’s aproval of a third COVID vaccine […] Continue reading -> WHO and World Trade Organization Host Closed Meetings to Tackle Vaccine Access and Prices 13/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Madeleine Hoecklin The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) both are hosting key global meetings aimed at improving global access to COVID-19 vaccines and fair medicine prices this week behind closed doors. The WHO Fair Pricing Forum started on Tuesday and its stated aim is to activate “additional support for countries to achieve […] Continue reading -> Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> As Countries Worldwide Face Shortages – Appeal for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access on World Health Day 06/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Some of the world’s smallest countries joined the World Health Organization (WHO) to appeal for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines on the eve of World Health Day – as the pipeline of global vaccine supplies to low- and middle-income countries risk drying up for the coming few months. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley told […] Continue reading -> Views from a vaccine manufacturer: Q&A – Abdul Muktadir, Incepta Pharmaceuticals 01/04/2021 Priti Patnaik The debate around technology transfer is proving to be critical in addressing shortages in the production of vaccines. We wanted to know from developing country manufacturers on the challenges they face in making vaccines for COVID-19. Geneva Health Files brings you an interview with Abdul Muktadir, Chairman and Managing Director of the Dhaka-based company Incepta […] Continue reading -> The Clock Is Ticking For Vaccine Equity, But WHO Remains Hopeful 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The World Health Organization (WHO) is hopeful that all healthcare workers can be vaccinated by mid-April, but the clock is ticking away, leaving rich countries only nine days to donate surplus COVID-19 vaccines to the global COVAX facility – which has run out of doses at a crucial time. So far, the WHO has not […] Continue reading -> DNDi Strategy For The Decade: Delivering And Developing Treatments For Neglected Tropical Diseases 01/04/2021 Raisa Santos Global health experts expressed their frustration with the lack of research and attention towards neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and vulnerable populations, calling for health systems to address NTDs in a more sustainable and holistic way. Speaking at the launch of a new strategic plan for the Geneva-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) on Tuesday, […] Continue reading -> A Good Place To Start To Beat The COVID Obesity Pandemic – Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The obesity pandemic is in “the same room” as the COVID pandemic in terms of its threats to health – putting people at greater risk of premature death from multiple causes, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19. And ever since stay-at-home measures became routine, people have gained even more weight – up to […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Call For New Treaty To Bolster Resilience Against Future Pandemics 30/03/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global health architecture, a proposal for a new pandemic treaty that could strengthen the world’s capacity to contain the current pandemic and prepare for future ones, is gaining momentum. That was a key message at a World Health Organization (WHO) launch of an open letter by […] Continue reading -> Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO and World Trade Organization Host Closed Meetings to Tackle Vaccine Access and Prices 13/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Madeleine Hoecklin The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) both are hosting key global meetings aimed at improving global access to COVID-19 vaccines and fair medicine prices this week behind closed doors. The WHO Fair Pricing Forum started on Tuesday and its stated aim is to activate “additional support for countries to achieve […] Continue reading -> Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> As Countries Worldwide Face Shortages – Appeal for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access on World Health Day 06/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Some of the world’s smallest countries joined the World Health Organization (WHO) to appeal for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines on the eve of World Health Day – as the pipeline of global vaccine supplies to low- and middle-income countries risk drying up for the coming few months. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley told […] Continue reading -> Views from a vaccine manufacturer: Q&A – Abdul Muktadir, Incepta Pharmaceuticals 01/04/2021 Priti Patnaik The debate around technology transfer is proving to be critical in addressing shortages in the production of vaccines. We wanted to know from developing country manufacturers on the challenges they face in making vaccines for COVID-19. Geneva Health Files brings you an interview with Abdul Muktadir, Chairman and Managing Director of the Dhaka-based company Incepta […] Continue reading -> The Clock Is Ticking For Vaccine Equity, But WHO Remains Hopeful 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The World Health Organization (WHO) is hopeful that all healthcare workers can be vaccinated by mid-April, but the clock is ticking away, leaving rich countries only nine days to donate surplus COVID-19 vaccines to the global COVAX facility – which has run out of doses at a crucial time. So far, the WHO has not […] Continue reading -> DNDi Strategy For The Decade: Delivering And Developing Treatments For Neglected Tropical Diseases 01/04/2021 Raisa Santos Global health experts expressed their frustration with the lack of research and attention towards neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and vulnerable populations, calling for health systems to address NTDs in a more sustainable and holistic way. Speaking at the launch of a new strategic plan for the Geneva-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) on Tuesday, […] Continue reading -> A Good Place To Start To Beat The COVID Obesity Pandemic – Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The obesity pandemic is in “the same room” as the COVID pandemic in terms of its threats to health – putting people at greater risk of premature death from multiple causes, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19. And ever since stay-at-home measures became routine, people have gained even more weight – up to […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Call For New Treaty To Bolster Resilience Against Future Pandemics 30/03/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global health architecture, a proposal for a new pandemic treaty that could strengthen the world’s capacity to contain the current pandemic and prepare for future ones, is gaining momentum. That was a key message at a World Health Organization (WHO) launch of an open letter by […] Continue reading -> Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> As Countries Worldwide Face Shortages – Appeal for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access on World Health Day 06/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Some of the world’s smallest countries joined the World Health Organization (WHO) to appeal for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines on the eve of World Health Day – as the pipeline of global vaccine supplies to low- and middle-income countries risk drying up for the coming few months. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley told […] Continue reading -> Views from a vaccine manufacturer: Q&A – Abdul Muktadir, Incepta Pharmaceuticals 01/04/2021 Priti Patnaik The debate around technology transfer is proving to be critical in addressing shortages in the production of vaccines. We wanted to know from developing country manufacturers on the challenges they face in making vaccines for COVID-19. Geneva Health Files brings you an interview with Abdul Muktadir, Chairman and Managing Director of the Dhaka-based company Incepta […] Continue reading -> The Clock Is Ticking For Vaccine Equity, But WHO Remains Hopeful 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The World Health Organization (WHO) is hopeful that all healthcare workers can be vaccinated by mid-April, but the clock is ticking away, leaving rich countries only nine days to donate surplus COVID-19 vaccines to the global COVAX facility – which has run out of doses at a crucial time. So far, the WHO has not […] Continue reading -> DNDi Strategy For The Decade: Delivering And Developing Treatments For Neglected Tropical Diseases 01/04/2021 Raisa Santos Global health experts expressed their frustration with the lack of research and attention towards neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and vulnerable populations, calling for health systems to address NTDs in a more sustainable and holistic way. Speaking at the launch of a new strategic plan for the Geneva-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) on Tuesday, […] Continue reading -> A Good Place To Start To Beat The COVID Obesity Pandemic – Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The obesity pandemic is in “the same room” as the COVID pandemic in terms of its threats to health – putting people at greater risk of premature death from multiple causes, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19. And ever since stay-at-home measures became routine, people have gained even more weight – up to […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Call For New Treaty To Bolster Resilience Against Future Pandemics 30/03/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global health architecture, a proposal for a new pandemic treaty that could strengthen the world’s capacity to contain the current pandemic and prepare for future ones, is gaining momentum. That was a key message at a World Health Organization (WHO) launch of an open letter by […] Continue reading -> Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
As Countries Worldwide Face Shortages – Appeal for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access on World Health Day 06/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Some of the world’s smallest countries joined the World Health Organization (WHO) to appeal for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines on the eve of World Health Day – as the pipeline of global vaccine supplies to low- and middle-income countries risk drying up for the coming few months. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley told […] Continue reading -> Views from a vaccine manufacturer: Q&A – Abdul Muktadir, Incepta Pharmaceuticals 01/04/2021 Priti Patnaik The debate around technology transfer is proving to be critical in addressing shortages in the production of vaccines. We wanted to know from developing country manufacturers on the challenges they face in making vaccines for COVID-19. Geneva Health Files brings you an interview with Abdul Muktadir, Chairman and Managing Director of the Dhaka-based company Incepta […] Continue reading -> The Clock Is Ticking For Vaccine Equity, But WHO Remains Hopeful 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The World Health Organization (WHO) is hopeful that all healthcare workers can be vaccinated by mid-April, but the clock is ticking away, leaving rich countries only nine days to donate surplus COVID-19 vaccines to the global COVAX facility – which has run out of doses at a crucial time. So far, the WHO has not […] Continue reading -> DNDi Strategy For The Decade: Delivering And Developing Treatments For Neglected Tropical Diseases 01/04/2021 Raisa Santos Global health experts expressed their frustration with the lack of research and attention towards neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and vulnerable populations, calling for health systems to address NTDs in a more sustainable and holistic way. Speaking at the launch of a new strategic plan for the Geneva-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) on Tuesday, […] Continue reading -> A Good Place To Start To Beat The COVID Obesity Pandemic – Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The obesity pandemic is in “the same room” as the COVID pandemic in terms of its threats to health – putting people at greater risk of premature death from multiple causes, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19. And ever since stay-at-home measures became routine, people have gained even more weight – up to […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Call For New Treaty To Bolster Resilience Against Future Pandemics 30/03/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global health architecture, a proposal for a new pandemic treaty that could strengthen the world’s capacity to contain the current pandemic and prepare for future ones, is gaining momentum. That was a key message at a World Health Organization (WHO) launch of an open letter by […] Continue reading -> Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Views from a vaccine manufacturer: Q&A – Abdul Muktadir, Incepta Pharmaceuticals 01/04/2021 Priti Patnaik The debate around technology transfer is proving to be critical in addressing shortages in the production of vaccines. We wanted to know from developing country manufacturers on the challenges they face in making vaccines for COVID-19. Geneva Health Files brings you an interview with Abdul Muktadir, Chairman and Managing Director of the Dhaka-based company Incepta […] Continue reading -> The Clock Is Ticking For Vaccine Equity, But WHO Remains Hopeful 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The World Health Organization (WHO) is hopeful that all healthcare workers can be vaccinated by mid-April, but the clock is ticking away, leaving rich countries only nine days to donate surplus COVID-19 vaccines to the global COVAX facility – which has run out of doses at a crucial time. So far, the WHO has not […] Continue reading -> DNDi Strategy For The Decade: Delivering And Developing Treatments For Neglected Tropical Diseases 01/04/2021 Raisa Santos Global health experts expressed their frustration with the lack of research and attention towards neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and vulnerable populations, calling for health systems to address NTDs in a more sustainable and holistic way. Speaking at the launch of a new strategic plan for the Geneva-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) on Tuesday, […] Continue reading -> A Good Place To Start To Beat The COVID Obesity Pandemic – Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The obesity pandemic is in “the same room” as the COVID pandemic in terms of its threats to health – putting people at greater risk of premature death from multiple causes, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19. And ever since stay-at-home measures became routine, people have gained even more weight – up to […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Call For New Treaty To Bolster Resilience Against Future Pandemics 30/03/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global health architecture, a proposal for a new pandemic treaty that could strengthen the world’s capacity to contain the current pandemic and prepare for future ones, is gaining momentum. That was a key message at a World Health Organization (WHO) launch of an open letter by […] Continue reading -> Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
The Clock Is Ticking For Vaccine Equity, But WHO Remains Hopeful 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The World Health Organization (WHO) is hopeful that all healthcare workers can be vaccinated by mid-April, but the clock is ticking away, leaving rich countries only nine days to donate surplus COVID-19 vaccines to the global COVAX facility – which has run out of doses at a crucial time. So far, the WHO has not […] Continue reading -> DNDi Strategy For The Decade: Delivering And Developing Treatments For Neglected Tropical Diseases 01/04/2021 Raisa Santos Global health experts expressed their frustration with the lack of research and attention towards neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and vulnerable populations, calling for health systems to address NTDs in a more sustainable and holistic way. Speaking at the launch of a new strategic plan for the Geneva-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) on Tuesday, […] Continue reading -> A Good Place To Start To Beat The COVID Obesity Pandemic – Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The obesity pandemic is in “the same room” as the COVID pandemic in terms of its threats to health – putting people at greater risk of premature death from multiple causes, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19. And ever since stay-at-home measures became routine, people have gained even more weight – up to […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Call For New Treaty To Bolster Resilience Against Future Pandemics 30/03/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global health architecture, a proposal for a new pandemic treaty that could strengthen the world’s capacity to contain the current pandemic and prepare for future ones, is gaining momentum. That was a key message at a World Health Organization (WHO) launch of an open letter by […] Continue reading -> Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
DNDi Strategy For The Decade: Delivering And Developing Treatments For Neglected Tropical Diseases 01/04/2021 Raisa Santos Global health experts expressed their frustration with the lack of research and attention towards neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and vulnerable populations, calling for health systems to address NTDs in a more sustainable and holistic way. Speaking at the launch of a new strategic plan for the Geneva-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) on Tuesday, […] Continue reading -> A Good Place To Start To Beat The COVID Obesity Pandemic – Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The obesity pandemic is in “the same room” as the COVID pandemic in terms of its threats to health – putting people at greater risk of premature death from multiple causes, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19. And ever since stay-at-home measures became routine, people have gained even more weight – up to […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Call For New Treaty To Bolster Resilience Against Future Pandemics 30/03/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global health architecture, a proposal for a new pandemic treaty that could strengthen the world’s capacity to contain the current pandemic and prepare for future ones, is gaining momentum. That was a key message at a World Health Organization (WHO) launch of an open letter by […] Continue reading -> Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
A Good Place To Start To Beat The COVID Obesity Pandemic – Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods 01/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay The obesity pandemic is in “the same room” as the COVID pandemic in terms of its threats to health – putting people at greater risk of premature death from multiple causes, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19. And ever since stay-at-home measures became routine, people have gained even more weight – up to […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Call For New Treaty To Bolster Resilience Against Future Pandemics 30/03/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global health architecture, a proposal for a new pandemic treaty that could strengthen the world’s capacity to contain the current pandemic and prepare for future ones, is gaining momentum. That was a key message at a World Health Organization (WHO) launch of an open letter by […] Continue reading -> Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Global Leaders Call For New Treaty To Bolster Resilience Against Future Pandemics 30/03/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global health architecture, a proposal for a new pandemic treaty that could strengthen the world’s capacity to contain the current pandemic and prepare for future ones, is gaining momentum. That was a key message at a World Health Organization (WHO) launch of an open letter by […] Continue reading -> Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Exclusive: Outcry Over Pakistan’s Unprecedented Plan To Sell COVID Vaccines On Private Market – Now On Hold Over Price Dispute 26/03/2021 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Muhammed Nadeem Chaudhry ISLAMABAD – (EXCLUSIVE) A controversial plan to sell Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to wealthy citizens in Pakistan has been put on hold following a dispute between the government and the private pharmaceutical company involved over the vaccines’ sale price, Health Policy Watch has learned. Meanwhile, Transparency International – Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Imran […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts