Dr Krishna Ella takes charge as president of Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association

Dr Krishna Ella takes charge as president of Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association

Daily Current Affairs   /   Dr Krishna Ella takes charge as president of Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: May 02 2024

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  • The Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) announced Bharat Biotech co-founder and executive chairman Dr Krishna M Ella as the new president of the association for a period of two years from April 2024-2026.
  • Prior to Krishna Ella, Adar C Poonawalla was serving as the president of IVMA.
  • Their goal is to strengthen collaboration between vaccine manufacturers and researchers and get policymakers to accelerate vaccine development.
  • IVMA is taking various steps to ensure developing countries have access to affordable vaccines.
  • Along with this, appointments have been made to other important positions, such as Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Director General of the Biological Unit.
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