WHY IN THE NEWS?

According to ICMR, There is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for a booster vaccine dose against COVID-19

• According to officials, around 82% of the eligible population in India have received the first dose of the vaccine while around 43% have been fully vaccinated.

What is the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?

• ICMR, New Delhi is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research. 
• Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. 
• It is funded by the Government of India 
• The Governing Body of ICMR is presided over by the Union Health Minister.

‘Har Ghar Dastak ’ campaign

• A month-long ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ campaign launched for house-to-house COVID-19 vaccination.