The Bihar government's health department on Tuesday launched a dedicated WhatsApp chatbot called 'Vaccine Mitra' to make it easier for people to access a wide range of information about Covid vaccination. The bot is free to use and will be available in English and Hindi.

It is built with the latest intuitive capabilities of the WhatsApp API platform that enables users to select 'quick replies' and eliminates the need for users to type out a message. The chatbot is also enabled with the capability of finding the nearest vaccination centre, helping in creating awareness on vaccines, and much more for the residents of Bihar.