Philippines talking to Russian coronavirus vaccine maker on trials, seeks 'complete dossier'

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Philippines talking to Russian coronavirus vaccine maker on trials, seeks 'complete dossier

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 on Tuesday became the world's first country to grant regulatory approval for a Covid-19 vaccine, to be named"Sputnik V" in homage to the world's first satellite launched by the former Soviet Union. 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," Ms Vergeire said, adding that local regulatory approval is required for trials to take place.

 

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