Private hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 per dose for Covid vaccine, jabs free at govt facilities: Health Ministry

People who want take Covid-19 vaccine shots at private hospitals will have to pay up to Rs 250 per dose for the vaccine from Monday. The Union Health Ministry has capped the price of Covid-19 vaccine for private hospitals. As per the ministry, the Rs 250 will include the cost of vaccine (Rs 150) plus service charges (Rs 100).