Universal immunisation programme

Centre to repurpose CoWIN for Universal Immunization Program

Once CoWIN is repurposed, the entire vaccination system will become digitised, thus easing tracking beneficiaries and facilitating real-time monitoring.

May 27, 2022, 11:27 AM IST

Exclusive: ‘There is a drop in regular vaccine coverage due to COVID-19,’ says Deepak Kapur

While we are trying to speed up the process of vaccinating our massive population against COVID-19, there has been a drop in regular vaccine coverage of the population due to the ongoing pandemic.

Jul 05, 2021, 16:20 PM IST

Health Minister JP Nadda launches pneumonia, meningitis vaccine

Union Minister of Health JP Nadda on Saturday launched the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine under the Universal Immunisation Programme that protects a child against severe forms of pneumococcal disease.

May 13, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

Health Ministry approves vaccine for pneumonia

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday approved the introduction of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunisation Programme to be implemented in five states, including Himachal Pradesh, in a planned manner from 2017.

Nov 08, 2016, 21:06 PM IST