Pakistan's Economy Strained by Lack of Access to Cost-Effective Indian Vaccines

Pakistan's Economy Strained by Lack of Access to Cost-Effective Vaccines

The Pakistani government is struggling with the high cost of accessing vaccines produced in India, which are not locally produced and thus expensive. This situation is putting additional strain on Pakistan's economy as many citizens rely on these vaccines for protection.

Currently, the government provides 13 types of vaccines free of charge, but none are made domestically. Health officials have noted that local production would be more cost-effective and could alleviate some financial pressure on the economy.