In early 1990’s, a dire need was felt to establish an indigenous production facility in the private sector to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of EPI (Expanded Program of Immunization)
and non-EPI vaccines. For this purpose, liaison with the world leading vaccines manufacturer. Chiron (now Novartis) Vaccines, a US based company, was established to acquire the technology for the production of vaccines. Chiron Vaccines joined hands with AMSON which has the distinction of being the only private
sector vaccine manufacturer in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO), which comprises of 22 countries including Pakistan. AMSON has entered the field of hospital consumables by launching the first locally manufactured Auto Disable Syringe in Pakistan as a Pioneer industry.