Bhubaneswar, Feb. 25 -- The State Vaccine Store of Odisha has made history by becoming the first in the country to receive the ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).

This recognition highlights the State's commitment to maintaining the highest standards in vaccine storage, cold chain management, and supply chain operations.

The certification was awarded for adhering to key quality standards, including a well-structured storage system, efficient cold chain management, seamless supply chain operations, and digitized record-keeping through online software. The vaccine store ensures quality maintenance by conducting temperature checks twice daily and achieving zero wastage.

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