New Delhi: In combating the pandemic, India’s achievements have been better than those of many developed countries, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday while unveiling the foundation stone for ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), South Zone at Bengaluru virtually.

Speaking on the occasion, President Murmu said: “In combating the pandemic, our achievements have been better than those of many developed countries. For this feat, we are grateful to our scientists, doctors, nurses, paramedics and the staff associated with vaccination,” the ministry of health and family welfare said in a statement.

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She also applauded the country’s “biggest vaccination drive in human history with vaccines manufactured in the country itself”.

Expansion of NIV in different regions is praiseworthy

President Murmu said: “The expansion of National Institute of Virology through Zonal Campuses across the country catering to the demands in the different geographical regions is praiseworthy.”

The expansion of National Institute of Virology through Zonal Campuses across the country catering to the demands in the different geographical regions is praiseworthy. pic.twitter.com/hEohp4NaMZ

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 27, 2022

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“I am glad to know that Indian Council of Medical Research has provided exemplary support for effective COVID management and is expanding its research infrastructure, President Murmu said, adding that National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune is also taking all possible steps to increase R&D in the field of virology.

“It is good to know that the National Institute of Virology has been designated as one of the collaborating laboratories of the World Health Organization,” President Murmu said.

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