India considering to develop monkeypox vaccine; SII CEO says no rush

While 3 cases have been reported from Kerala, one was reported in the national capital. India has now started discussions with vaccine makers to develop a monkeypox vaccine

With India still reeling under the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, another disease is now making the headlines with a spike in cases and becoming a global health threat -- monkeypox. As of Wednesday, the total confirmed cases stood at 19,188 globally. India has reported four such cases, with three from Kerala and one in the national capital.

Looking at the rise of cases, India has started discussions with vaccine makers to develop a monkeypox vaccine.

V K Paul, member of think-tank NITI Aayog, in an exclusive interview with ANI, said government