The World Health Organization’s (WHO) chief scientist acknowledged India’s
significant contribution to drug manufacturing and vaccine development
during the Covid-19 pandemic. India, being known as the “Pharmacy of the
World,” played a pivotal role in producing essential drugs and vaccines to
combat the global health crisis. The country’s pharmaceutical industry
ramped up production and supplied medicines such as Remdesivir,
Hydroxychloroquine, and Tocilizumab to several countries in need.
Additionally, India’s vaccine manufacturing capabilities played a crucial
role in the development and production of Covid-19 vaccines, including
Covishield and Covaxin. The WHO chief scientist commended India’s efforts,
highlighting the nation’s vital role in addressing the pandemic’s
challenges on a global scale.
significant contribution to drug manufacturing and vaccine development
during the Covid-19 pandemic. India, being known as the “Pharmacy of the
World,” played a pivotal role in producing essential drugs and vaccines to
combat the global health crisis. The country’s pharmaceutical industry
ramped up production and supplied medicines such as Remdesivir,
Hydroxychloroquine, and Tocilizumab to several countries in need.
Additionally, India’s vaccine manufacturing capabilities played a crucial
role in the development and production of Covid-19 vaccines, including
Covishield and Covaxin. The WHO chief scientist commended India’s efforts,
highlighting the nation’s vital role in addressing the pandemic’s
challenges on a global scale.
