Hexavalent vaccine implementation in Universal Immunisation Programme

2 entries over 2 days, from 5 August 2026 to 6 August 2026.

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5 August

Hexavalent vaccine in immunization programme

The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the George Institute for Global Health India, Gates Foundation, Gavi, and John Snow India, studied the impact of introducing the hexavalent vaccine into the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
The hexavalent vaccine is a 'six-in-one' combination injection.
It provides protection against six diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).
Benefits include reduced workload for frontline health workers, lower cold-chain storage requirements, and time savings for caregivers.

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6 August

The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the George Institute for Global Health India, the Gates Foundation, Gavi, and John Snow India Private Limited, conducted a study on the hexavalent vaccine.
The hexavalent vaccine is a six-in-one combination protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Hepatitis B, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).
Benefits identified include improved efficiency of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), reduced workload for frontline health workers, lower cold-chain requirements, and time savings for caregivers.
The vaccine is administered via a single injection.

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Discuss the potential impact of introducing hexavalent vaccines into the Universal Immunisation Programme on public health delivery and healthcare infrastructure in India. 150 words · 6 August
Discuss the potential benefits of integrating multi-valent vaccines into the Universal Immunisation Programme in enhancing public health efficiency in India. 150 words · 5 August

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