Regional Director of World Health Organization South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh congratulated India for achieving milestone of administering a billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to its population on October 21.

“The extraordinary feat in a short span was not possible without strong political leadership, inter-sectoral convergence, dedicated efforts of the entire health and frontline workforce. India's progress must be viewed in the context of the country's commendable commitment and efforts to ensure these life savings vaccines are accessible globally,” she said.