MCD to Buy 98500 Anti Rabies Vaccine Vials for Delhi Health Centres

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is set to buy 98,500 vials of the anti-rabies vaccine to make sure people get fast treatment for animal bites at city hospitals and health centres.

Vaccine Plan

The purchase was approved on Monday. It forms part of a larger plan by the civic body to bring in 1.20 lakh vials over the next two years. The corporation already bought 21,500 vials back in May 2026. An MCD official stated that the body approved the plan to cover needs for the next two years. MCD Standing Committee chairperson Satya Sharma noted that officials made the proposal after checking what healthcare services need. Sharma added that giving fast treatment to victims of animal attacks remains a top priority for the corporation. The hospital administration department is handling the purchase at an estimated cost of ₹2.52 crore through a two-year rate contract for 1ml vials.

Distribution

Workers will send the vaccines out to more than 280 MCD health units. These include hospitals, dispensaries, maternity centres, and mobile dispensaries. The civic body also runs over 25 dedicated anti-rabies vaccination centres under its health department. This plan aims to help thousands of residents who depend on these public facilities for treatment after dog bites, especially people living in low-income areas.

Context

Stray animal bites remain a major public health concern in crowded urban areas across India, requiring local bodies to keep steady supplies of post-exposure vaccines. Public hospitals and municipal dispensaries serve as the primary lifeline for lower-income families who cannot afford costly private medical care. Local authorities routinely use multi-year rate contracts to secure steady medical supplies and prevent shortages in municipal healthcare networks.