The vaccination process in India is getting worldwide acceptance now. Around 108 countries have recognised India’s COVID-19 vaccination certificates. The World Health Organisation has recognised both AstraZeneca-Serum Institute of India manufactured Covishield and Bharat Biotech manufactured Covaxin in Emergency Use Listing ( EUL). A total of 8 vaccines have been recognised by WHO for EUL. Covishield and Covaxin are two of them. The acceptance of these vaccines by other countries will ease international travel for business, education and tourism purposes.
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US, UK, France And More Recognise India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates
According to reports, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “At present, 96 countries have agreed to mutual recognition of vaccination certificates and also those who recognise Indian vaccination certificates of travellers fully vaccinated with Covishield/WHO approved/nationally approved Covid vaccines.” A few of the 96 countries that have recognised India’s COVID-19 vaccination certificates are as follows:
- Canada
- the US
- the UK
- France
- Germany
- Belgium
- Ireland
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Bangladesh
- Mali
- Ghana
- Sierra Leone
- Angola
- Nigeria
- Benin
- Chad
- Hungary
- Serbia
- Poland
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Croatia
- Bulgaria
- Turkey
- Greece
- Finland Estonia
- Romania
- Moldova
- Albania
- Czech Republic
- Switzerland
- Liechtenstein
- Sweden
- Austria
- Montenegro
- Iceland
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Canada, Germany Yet To Give A Nod On Covaxin
Although WHO has already recognised Covaxin for EUL, Canada to yet to give a nod on it. According to a Hindu Business Line report, a Canadian High Commission official said, “Canada does not review every vaccine the WHO has accepted. For a vaccine to be reviewed and approved in Canada, the manufacturer of the vaccine needs to submit an application with all data and evidence as to the clinical trials conducted and the scientific data about its safety and efficiency.” Germany too requires incoming Indian travellers to get vaccinated with Covishield. The Centre is continuing to communicate with the rest of the world for further acceptance of the globe’s largest COVID-19 drive.