MANILA: Philippine scientists were set on Wednesday to meet representatives of the Russian research facility that developed a coronavirus vaccine, to discuss possible participation in clinical trials and access to its research data.
Russia's decision to grant approval before completing trials has raised concerns among some experts, who fear it may be putting national prestige before safety.Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said Philippine experts would meet representatives of the state research facility Gamaleya to discuss trials and would request a"complete dossier" on the vaccine.
"That is why were talking with them to understand this vaccine," Vergeire said, adding that local regulatory approval is required for trials to take place.
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