Vietnam’s second homegrown candidate COVID-19 vaccine Covivac which is under clinical trials (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is set to master the
production technology of 10 used for humans and be capable of producing at least three by 2025,
according to a national sci-tech programme on research
by 2030 freshly approved by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.
With the targets to rise to 15 and at least five,
respectively, in 2030, the programme’s objectives are to study and master the technology
of vaccine production for human use; and to boost the capacity of domestic
vaccine research and production organisations and enterprises, making them
ready to deal with newly arising epidemics.
To realise such goals, the programme sets the tasks of completing the legal framework and mechanisms in the field, encouraging research and
international cooperation, the application of advanced
technologies, and the establishment of capable research teams, among other works.
Human resources development and investment in upgrading related
research equipment are also listed among support activities under the
programme.
Per the programme, organisations and firms participating in
and technology transfer will be subject to preferential policies like
those applied on prioritised high-tech products.
Meanwhile, regarding vaccines for epidemics prevention and
control, their costs of research, testing, pilot production, assessment, buying
insurance, and assisting volunteers are 100 percent subsidized./.
Source: VietnamPlus
