India begins exporting Covid-19 vaccine doses beginning with Bhutan
Many low and middle-income countries are relying on India for supplies to start Covid-19 immunisation programmes
20 January 2021 - 10:34
New Delhi — India started exporting coronavirus shots on Wednesday with a shipment to the neighbouring Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, the foreign ministry said, as the so-called pharmacy of the world looks to bolster its vaccine diplomacy.
Many low and middle-income countries are relying on India, the world’s biggest vaccine maker, for supplies to start Covid-19 immunisation programmes and bring an end to their outbreaks...
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