70% of WHO vaccines sourced from India; 14% of generics imported by the US come from India"

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As much as 70% of WHO's total vaccines are sourced from India and 14% of generics imported by the US also come from India, the Centre today said, highlighting the strides made in the direction,Minister of State for Health & Family Anupriya Patel today said.

"India continues to be a leading supplier of vaccines. As much as 70% of WHO's total vaccines are sourced from India,"Patel said in her keynote address at the inaugural session of the Second Policymakers' Forum organised by Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC).

"During the COVID-19 pandemic, India started theVaccine Maitriinitiative and supplied vaccines to more than 100 friendly countries, depicting its deep sense of r...