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health-vaccines1 year ago•2 min saved

"Serum Institute of India Develops New Vaccines for Malaria and Dengue"

Serum Institute of India, known for producing COVID-19 vaccines, is repurposing its facilities to manufacture vaccines for diseases like malaria and dengue. The company aims to boost total production by two and a half billion doses and has already produced 25 million doses of a malaria vaccine. Additionally, it is testing a single-dose vaccine for dengue and plans to focus on exporting these vaccines to other countries. Serum Institute of India is also in talks with governments to utilize its facilities in the event of future outbreaks and estimates a total production capacity of as much as 4 billion doses.

via Reuters|

#covid-19 #dengue #health-vaccines

global-health-security1 year ago•8 min saved

"Lessons for Britain from India's 'Vaccine Prince'"

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, emphasizes the importance of investing in vaccine manufacturing facilities to prepare for future pandemics, warning that political will is fading post-Covid. The institute, known as the "pharmacy of the world," is expanding its focus to prepare for potential future pandemics, with a two-pronged approach involving stockpiling and rapid manufacturing capabilities. While efforts in Europe to enhance vaccine manufacturing capacity are proactive, the UK is criticized for its lack of political interest in this area. Poonawalla stresses the need for diverse global manufacturing capabilities to avoid supply-chain issues and ensure equitable access to vaccines, emphasizing the commitment to fair distribution and global health equity.

via The Telegraph|

#global-health-equity #global-health-security #pandemic-preparedness