PM: Vietnam may have home-grown vaccine in September

  •  Thursday, August 12, 2021

At a meeting with representatives of vaccine research and production units on August 12, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said the concerned parties should try their best to have Covid-19 vaccines produced in Vietnam this September.

At the meeting, the Ministry of Health and relevant agencies reported that two homegrown COVID-19 vaccines - Nano Covax developed by the Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology JSC, and COVIVAC by Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals (IVAC) - have entered clinical trials.

PM Chinh said all relevant ministries and agencies must do their best to facilitate the process of vaccine research and technology transfer, particularly in terms of administrative procedures.

The government leader stressed that Vietnam may be able to produce a COVID-19 vaccine in September if everything goes smoothly.

He PM also ordered close coordination between relevant sides under the coordination and management of the health ministry, and called for concerted efforts to fulfill the target of having home-grown vaccines. 

VNA

Other news
The rural market in the Gem Land of Luc Yen displays products that are local specialties, made entirely by the hands of the people.

“Rural market” - a name that sounds so dear, familiar, and simple, never distant to anyone, in any region across Vietnam. Yet, each rural market in every land brings something new and unique that exists only in that place.

Officials, civil servants, workers, and businesses in Yen Bai are actively enhancing their AI knowledge and skills to lay a solid foundation for effective application in work and management.

In the context of deepening digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key technology, opening up new ways of working and supporting people across various essential fields. Recognizing the benefits that this technology offers, Yen Bai Province has encouraged government officials, civil servants, public employees, workers, and businesses to apply AI in their professional tasks and business operations. This move is considered a crucial step for Yen Bai to seize the opportunities brought by the technological revolution and gradually achieve comprehensive digital transformation.

Yen Bai Farmers Actively Grow Vegetables Using Safe Practices

The agricultural sector is currently facing numerous challenges, including climate change, the dominance of market economies, and unresolved issues such as pesticide residues and antibiotics in livestock farming. As a result, green agriculture has become a prevailing trend, both nationwide and specifically in Yen Bai Province.

Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Tuan Anh delivered a speech at the regular business meeting in April. The leader of New Urban Architecture Co., Ltd. introduced products to consumers.

In the context of a robust economic recovery, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to affirm their role as the "backbone" of the economy. Recognizing this vital role and proactively institutionalizing major central directives, Yen Bai Province is gradually creating a favorable environment and providing genuine support to help SMEs develop rapidly and sustainably, thereby contributing significantly to the province’s comprehensive socio-economic development.

News by days:
In: This category All categories