Revised guidelines for national vaccination policy issued

The government has issued revised guidelines for implementation of National Covid Vaccination Programme.

Under the new guidelines, private hospitals may charge up to a maximum of Rs 150 per dose as service charges.

State Governments may monitor the price being so charged.


Earlier, in a major shift in policy, the Centre said it would take full responsibility and decided to procure 75% of the stocks from manufacturers and supply it for free to states for the 18+ years from June 21.

Private hospitals can continue to procure 25% from vaccine makers, Modi said in a speech. He added that the service charges have been capped at Rs 150 per dose for private hospitals.