Expert group discusses procurement of Covid-19 vaccine, collaborations

The committee also took up issues related to vaccine safety and surveillance, and strategy for community involvement through transparent information and awareness creation.

The expert group in vaccines on Wednesday advised all the states not to chart separate pathways of procurement, while also discussing India's engagement with all international players for early delivery of vaccines not only in India, but also in low and middle income countries, a press statement said.

The expert group chaired by Dr V K Paul, member, Heth, Niti Aayog, along with Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, also deliberated on the financial resources required for the procurement of Covid-19 vaccine and various options of financing the same.

"Strategy and follow-up action on all possible scenarios to ensure