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Un Supply of COVAX in Suspended

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● COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin which is supplied through the United Nation was suspended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
● The vaccine was suspended to upgrade facilities and address deficiencies found in an inspection.
● Covaxin is manufactured by Bharat Biotech.

Facts to know:

● The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948.
● Headquarters of WHO: Geneva, Switzerland.
● Director General of WHO: Mr. Tedros Adhanom.

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