India Supplies Made in India COVID Vaccines to 42 African Countries
India supplied ‘Made in India’ Covid vaccines to 42 African countries on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said. This was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “One Earth, One Health” and the belief in “Vasudaiva Kutumbakam”. India is also encouraging Indian pharma and vaccine manufacturers to explore joint manufacturing facilities in African countries. Additionally, India has been advocating for enhancing the accessibility and affordability of vaccines in partnership with African countries in the WTO. Jaishankar also discussed India’s initiatives in online education and medical services in Africa. Through the e-VidyaBharti and e-ArogyaBharti networks, India has provided tele-education and tele-medicine services to African countries, with over 14,000 young people enrolling in various degree and diploma programs. India has also collaborated with African countries to promote digital transformation. Bilateral trade between India and Africa is ex...