Presentation for Rabies Vaccine- regarding

**Policy Summary:** This notice, issued by the Drugs Controller General of India, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization on September 6, 2016, pertains to the availability of rabies vaccine. The notice announces that Notice no. X110261615BD dated 27.05.2016 is being held in abeyance. This decision follows a representation made by Indian Immunologicals Limited, Hyderabad, to the Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and subsequent discussions with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and Additional Secretary FD, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The original notice is being held in abeyance in the larger public interest to ensure the rabies vaccine remains accessible to the general public. The notice is addressed to all States and Union Territories Drugs Controllers and all manufacturers and importers of rabies vaccine. Copies have been circulated to the PPS to DGHS, MoHFW, New Delhi; PPS to AS FD, MoHFW, New Delhi; the Director, National Centre for Disease Control, MoHFW, New Delhi; and all zonal, sub-zonal, and port offices of CDSCO. The contact person for this notice is Dr. N. Singh, Drugs Controller General I. The document's reference number is F. No. X110261615BD.

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