21) Indo-US Vaccine Action programme (VAP)

Question 1

Since when is this programme under implementation ?

Answer 1

Since 1987 under Gandhi-Reagan Science and Technology Agreement

Question 2

What were the major projects that were initiated under VAP ?

Answer 2

Rotaviral diarrhoea, dengue, viral hepatitis, TB, malaria, typhoid etc

Question 3

What happens under this programme ?

Answer 3

It supports a broad spectrum of activities relating to new and improved vaccines. It encompasses laboratory based research, evaluation of candidate vaccines, testing for clinical development etc