India unveils Rotavirus vaccine, claimed to be cheapest

March 09, 2015 20:55

India today unveiled its indigenously developed and manufactured Rotavirus vaccine, claimed to be the world's cheapest at the rate of around Rs 60 per dose and aimed at boosting efforts to deal with diarrhoea that kills up to 80,000 children under 5 every year.

'Rotavac', launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the third such vaccine available globally against Rotavirus.

The Bharat Biotech India Limited, which was involved in the development and production of the vaccine, has given an undertaking to keep the cost of the vaccine at $1 (approx Rs 60) per dose, a PMO statement said, adding at the current prices, it will be the cheapest.

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