India hits a new single-day vaccination record with more than seven-million doses given

There’s a sense of relief and hope in India with news that COVID-19 cases are on the decline as the number of vaccinated people continues to grow.

In the past day, India reported more than 53,000 new cases, the lowest since March 24, according to Reuters. And, a record 7.5-million vaccines were administered for free in India yesterday as part of a campaign to boost the number of inoculated people. “If supply remains consistent, we will be on course to inoculate most of our population by the end of the year,” D. N. Patil, a senior health official in India told Reuters.

The country is slowly making progress fighting the coronavirus, but it continues to be among the leaders in the number of cases globally.

At Children Believe, we’re helping coordinate vaccination campaigns with our implementing partners and local government as well as providing medical equipment, food rations, hygiene kits and mental-health support, among other initiatives, thanks to support from our donors.

India still needs your help fighting COVID-19. Learn more on how you can provide urgent relief today.

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About Children Believe

Children Believe works globally to empower children to dream fearlessly, stand up for what they believe in — and be heard. For 60+ years, we’ve brought together brave young dreamers, caring supporters and partners, and unabashed idealists. Together, we’re driven by a common belief: creating access to education — inside and outside of classrooms — is the most powerful tool children can use to change their world.

About Childfund Alliance

A member of ChildFund Alliance, Children Believe is part of a global network of child-focused development organizations working to create opportunities for children and youth, their families and communities. ChildFund helps nearly 23-million children and their families in 70 countries overcome poverty and underlying conditions that prevent children from achieving their full potential. We work to end violence against children; provide expertise in emergencies and disasters to ease the harmful impact on children and their communities; and engage children and youth to create lasting change and elevate their voices in decisions that affect their lives.