Geneva [Switzerland], February 24 (ANI/Sputnik): Ghana became the first country on Wednesday to receive a batch of free anti-coronavirus vaccine doses through the COVAX initiative, a shot-sharing scheme behind the inoculation drive in poorer countries.
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 23 (ANI): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for supplying Covid-19 vaccines to Afghanistan, saying the solidarity that New Delhi has demonstrated is an indication of a deep historical relation
Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 23 (ANI): Sri Lankan cabinet has approved the purchase of 10 million doses of 'Made in India' AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII), local media reported.
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 22 (ANI): Pakistan's decision to allow some private companies to import coronavirus vaccines, which are likely to be sold at commercial rates is raising concerns among health experts.
Paris [France], February 22 (ANI): Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) said on Monday they had begun a phase 2 trial of their COVID-19 vaccine candidates, and if results are positive, a phase 3 study could start in the second quarter of 2021.
Port Louis [Mauritius], February 22 (ANI): India and Mauritius on Monday signed free trade agreement along with five key pacts. This is the first such agreement with an African country.
Canberra [Australia], February 22 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday (local time) received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine along with Australia's CMO Professor Paul Kelly to give further confidence to Australians in these vaccines that have been tested
Kathmandu [Nepal], February 21 (ANI): Nepal has expedited preparations to start inoculating elderly and most vulnerable age groups from next month as it received a batch of COVID-19 vaccines purchased from India.
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): A consignment of Indian-made vaccines arrived in Serbia on Sunday under the Vaccine Maitri initiative, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar adding that it buttressed the Indian-bond with Belgrade.
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], February 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Malaysia received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, boosting its capability in the fight against the pandemic.