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Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. is the World’s largest vaccine manufacturer by number of doses produced. Serum Institute is ranked as India’s No. 1 biotechnology company, manufacturing highly specialized life saving biologicals like vaccines, using cutting edge genetic and cell-based technologies, antisera and other medical specialties. It is estimated that about 65% of the children in the world receive at least one vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute. Vaccines manufactured by Serum Institute and its fully owned subsidiary, Bilthoven Biologicals, Netherlands are being used in more than 170 countries across the globe in their national immunization programs, saving millions of lives throughout the world.
29 vaccines manufactured by Serum Institute are pre-qualified by WHO, Switzerland for supply to UN agencies, highest in the world. Serum Institute is the major supplier of vaccines to UNICEF and PAHO.
Serum Institute is actively associated with international agencies like WHO, PATH, NIBSC/HPA, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CBER, Aktiv-Dry/Colorado University, EDQM, RIVM/NVI, NIH/CDC, Rhein Biotech, USAID, University of Massachusetts to name a few.
Serum Institute started to invest at-risk in COVID-19 vaccine production back in March 2020 and Serum Institute colleagues have worked tirelessly ever since to get these life-saving doses to people. It's a huge moment to begin exports again, for us, our partners at COVAX and the low- and middle-income countries we support. The world has largely depended on the low-cost, high- quality pharmaceuticals and vaccines that India has traditionally exported, so we are delighted to support the global vaccination effort once more. Total number of COVISHIELD doses produced now surpasses 1.25bn mark.
Serum Institute of India recognizes its role in ensuring sustainable social, environmental and economic development. The purpose is to ensure not only good health but also provide a mentally stimulating environment that helps the denizens to thrive and achieve their goals. Our CSR initiatives in various fields are a testament to our commitment.
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