India urges G­20 countries to join vaccine research initiative to tackle inequity

India urges G­20 countries to join vaccine research initiative to tackle inequity

Subject : International Relations

Section: Groupings

Concept :

• With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing the acute inequity in vaccine development and access, the Indian government is working in partnership with two leading global non-profits to convene and build consensus among the G-20 member States and others, for a proposed Global Vaccine Research Collaborative.
• International cooperation is essential to advance vaccine development for emerging pathogens, and the G-20 can serve as a vital platform to facilitate collaboration between governments, research organisations, pharmaceutical companies, and other stakeholders.

Global Vaccine Research Collaborative

• The Global Vaccine Research Collaborative aims to leverage expertise and resources from various stakeholders to expedite vaccine development and mitigate the impact of future pandemics.
• The event provided a platform for global leaders to discuss strategies, exchange best practices, and foster collaboration in the field of vaccine research and development.
• Mandaviya proposed the Global Vaccine Research Collaborative as a mechanism to advance vaccine research and development for emerging pathogens.