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India's biggest syringe maker boosts production to meet vaccine demand
LiveMint | 09/09/2020 11:03 PM | Click to read full article
India's biggest syringe manufacturer is ramping up production to churn out a billion units, anticipating a surge in demand as the global race to find a coronavirus vaccine heats up.
So far, UNICEF has ordered 140 million pieces from Hindustan Syringes for COVAX, a global initiative aimed at ensuring a more equitable distribution of vaccines to poorer nations. Much of the world's demand for syringes is expected to be met by China and India.