Vaccination Policy: Full of Contradictions

Situation assessment as on 17/05/2021 | Price: Rs 600/-

At the current rate, it will take months to vaccinate around 90 crore of India’s adult population that is eligible for vaccination; explains the new policy, states are left to fend for themselves - dual pricing, global procurement by states etc; logistics  bottlenecks; steps to increase vaccine production; addressing shortages by increasing gap of second dose to 12 weeks; understanding the extent of the problem; and suggested elements of a ‘clear policy’.

Situation assessment for the week ended 17 May, 2021  (2,679 words)

Price: Rs 600/-

Date of SS: 17, May 2021