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India made typhoid vaccine, approved by WHO was first introduced in the country

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nepal
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Mayanmar
  4. Pakistan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pakistan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Pakistan šŸ“š Explanation: The typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV), developed and manufactured in India, was first introduced into a national immunization program in Pakistan in 2019. it was the first such vaccine to be approved by the WHO. This international collaboration was a major step in the fight against antibiotic-resistant typhoid in the region. it highlights India's leading role as a global provider of affordable and effective vaccines.