India, Nov. 28 -- International travellers from Greater Noida and nearby districts will no longer have to travel to Delhi for Yellow Fever vaccination, with the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Greater Noida starting an authorised vaccination service at its main hospital campus, officials said on Thursday.

The Yellow Fever vaccine, officials said, is mandatory for entry into several countries, including those in Africa and South America, and must be recorded on a lifetime-validity certificate issued at the time of vaccination. Travellers would be required to carry their original passport to receive the dose, officials said.

GIMS director Dr (Brig.) Rakesh Kumar Gupta said senior officials from the Union health ministry re...