India opposes Covid vaccine passports at G7 meet

India has expressed concern and strong opposition to the coronavirus "vaccine passport" at the G7 meeting of health ministers. Terming it "discriminatory", Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said it will be disadvantageous for people living in developing countries as their vaccine coverage is far less than that of the developed countries. During his address, Harsh Vardhan also expressed support for reforms at WHO as well as a proposed pandemic treaty to ensure better preparedness in future. India also called for heightened global collaborations at G7 health ministers meeting.

In the present context of the #pandemic, it is imperative to increase production of #COVID19vaccines and ensure their equitable supply.

India, which manufactures nearly 60% of all vaccines & holds rich expertise is well suited to help the world augment capacity & supply. pic.twitter.com/9uqWemQZuM

— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) June 4, 2021

Harsh Vardhan also said that it is imperative to increase the production of coronavirus vaccines and ensure their equitable supply."In the present context of the #pandemic, it is imperative to increase production of #COVID19vaccines and ensure their equitable supply. India, which manufactures nearly 60% of all vaccines & holds rich expertise is well suited to help the world augment capacity & supply," he said.