.WHO To Commence Clinical Trial Of COVID19 Vaccines In Nigeria | Sahara Reporters She also said that 89 vaccines were being developed globally including seven in clinical evaluation and several therapeutics in clinical trials to tackle the... READ MORE:
The World Health Organisation has said that Nigeria has expressed interest to be part of the global solidarity trial of the vaccines being developed to tackle COVID-19 pandemic.
Braka said more than 100 countries have joined the solidarity clinical trial, which was launched by WHO and some partners, to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19.“Nigeria has also expressed interest to be part of this solidarity trial and efforts are underway to start the process in Nigeria too.
“We have a total of 89 vaccines that are in development globally, including seven in clinical evaluation and several therapeutics are in clinical trials. WHO is committed to ensuring that as medicines and vaccines are developed, they are shared equitably with all countries and people.
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