India is one of the world's top 10 buyers of Covid vaccines. It still has nowhere near enough

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The Indian government has purchased at least 205.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, according to data, placing India in the top 10 vaccine buyers in the world. But those shots would only cover 8% of its 1.4 billion population.

The government has purchased at least 205.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, according to data from the Duke Global Health Innovation Center, placing India in the top 10 vaccine buyers in the world. But those shots would only cover 8% of its 1.4 billion population..m-infographic_1619646071302{background:url no-repeat 0 0 transparent;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;-webkit-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;font-size:0;}.

How India, world's top vaccine maker, uses 'vaccine diplomacy' 02:45But the ferocity of India's second wave of infections has disrupted those plans. In the face of crisis, the government and SII have shifted focus from supplying vaccines to COVAX to prioritizing their own citizens at home.Starting May 1, all residents over the age of 18 will be eligible for vaccination. Private vaccination providers will also be able to sell and administer vaccines.

 

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