Panacea Biotech gets $8.9-million additional vaccine orders from UNICEF

Panacea Biotech has received an update to its UNICEF contract for supplying the WHO pre-qualified pentavalent vaccine, Easyfive-TT (DTwP-HepB-Hib), for 2023-2027.

The contract value for 2026 has increased

by $2.55 million (about ₹23 crore) to $16.8 million. For 2027, it has risen by $2.70 million (around ₹24 crore) to $15.18 million. Additionally, the company got a new award for 2027 worth $3.68 million (≈₹33 crore).

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Earlier in October, UNICEF also placed a significant order for polio vaccines. Panacea Biotec received the letter of award (LoA) as part of a long-term agreement to supply bOPV in 10 and 20-vial presentations to the UN agency from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030.

The shares of Panacea Biotech closed at ₹359.50, up 0.93% on the NSE today, December 24.