- Bharat Biotech co-founder Krishna M Ella was appointed president of the Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) for a two-year term from April 2024 to 2026.
- Krishna M Ella aims to strengthen collaboration between vaccine manufacturers, researchers. Policymakers have been asked to accelerate vaccine development and improve production.
- The Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) also wants to support developing countries’ access to affordable vaccines.
Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association
- IVMA works to create and maintain an environment conducive to the development of vaccination using vaccines in India. This creates a partnership between industry, government and civil society.
- IVMA is a non-governmental apex body, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization. It is playing an active role in the Indian health care development process.
- IVMA was established in 2010 by four founding members from the private sector. IVMA is the voice of India’s vaccine business and industry.