Pakistan starts phase 3 clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine

ISLAMABAD: (HRNW) In a significant development, Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar announced on Tuesday the launch of phase 3 human clinical trials of a Chinese vaccine for Covid-19.

In a Twitter post, he said the potential Covid-19 vaccine has been developed by a Chinese firm. “A total of 40,000 people will participate in this trial in 7 countries, of which 8 to 10, 000 will be Pakistani,” he said.

“Initial results [are] expected in 4 to 6 months.”

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr. Faisal Sultan, briefing the media alongside the National Institute of Health (NIH) director, said the vaccine would benefit people globally if its human clinical trial yielded better results. He hoped that this vaccine will be safe and effective.

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