Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine 92% effective in fighting COVID-19
Scientists gave Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine the green light on Tuesday saying it was almost 92% effective in fighting COVID-19 based on peer-reviewed late-stage trial results published in The Lancet…
Nigeria Secures Additional 41m COVID-19 Vaccines Doses – Health Minister
Nigeria has secured an additional 41 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, said on Thursday. However, the date of the vaccine’s delivery into the country…
AstraZeneca recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa, Kenya in 2021
AstraZeneca has been recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa and Kenya in 2021. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of…
It’s Unknown If Vaccinated People Can Spread COVID-19 – Medical Regulator
It is still not known whether people vaccinated against Covid-19 can still transmit the coronavirus, the head of the EU’s medicine regulator told MEPs on Tuesday. There are also concerns…
COVID-19: AstraZeneca defends vaccine efficacy in elderly
Pharma giant AstraZeneca has defended the efficacy of its Covid-19 vaccine after media reports said the German government had doubts about its effectiveness among those over 65. The Handelsblatt economic…
COVID-19 Vaccine: We are expecting final confirmation from Covax – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), says it is expecting the final confirmation for coronavirus vaccine from Covax Initiative backed by Gavi Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organisation and…
Pfizer-BioNTech agree to supply WHO co-led COVID-19 vaccine scheme – Sources
Pfizer and BioNTech have agreed to supply their COVID-19 vaccine to the World Health Organization co-led COVAX vaccine access scheme, two sources familiar with the deal said, the latest in…
Fire Erupts At World’s Biggest Vaccine Maker In India
A fire broke out Thursday at India’s Serum Institute, the world’s largest maker of vaccines, but a source said production of the coronavirus vaccine was not affected. Television channels showed…
WHO in talks with Pfizer, Moderna on COVID-19 vaccine access
The World Health Organization, WHO, said Tuesday it is in discussions with Pfizer and Moderna about possibly including their high-tech coronavirus vaccines among early jabs for poor countries at affordable…
AstraZeneca will have enough COVID-19 vaccine for 200 million doses by year end
AstraZeneca will have enough of its candidate vaccine for 200 million doses by the end of 2020, with drug substance for 700 million doses by the end of the first…