PM: Vietnam may have home-grown vaccine in September
Vietnam may be able to produce a COVID-19 vaccine in September if everything goes smoothly, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told scientists, units and businesses participating in vaccine production and research at a meeting on August 12.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam may be able to produce aCOVID-19 vaccine in September if everything goes smoothly, Prime Minister PhamMinh Chinh told scientists, units and businesses participating in vaccineproduction and research at a meeting on August 12.
He said apart from purchasing and importing vaccines,Vietnam is stepping up the transfer of vaccine production technology, and vaccineresearch and production at home in an effort to secure vaccines as many as andas soon as possible for its people.
Vaccine research and technological transfer playsan important role, the Government leader said, stressing this is a major policy of theParty and the State, for which the public have great expections.
The Ministry of Health and relevantagencies reported that two homegrown COVID-19 vaccines - Nano Covax developed by the Nanogen PharmaceuticalBiotechnology JSC, and COVIVAC by Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals(IVAC) - have entered clinical trials.
The meeting also looked into the pace of the transfer ofproduction technologies of vaccines from the US, Japan and Russia.
Vietnam may be able to produce a COVID-19 vaccine in September. (Photo: VNA)
The scientists and relevant units promised to makeefforts to speed up the work as fast as possible, while seriously observing professionaland scientific procedures and regulations.
They expressed their support of the Government’s viewon ensuring fair access to all vaccines, and affirmed the efficacy of all thelicensed vaccines in Vietnam.
PM Chinh stressed that 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 PM also ordered close coordination betweenrelevant sides under the coordination and management of the health ministry,and called for concerted efforts to fulfill the target of having home-grownvaccines./.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnam may be able to produce a COVID-19 vaccine in September. (Photo: VNA) 
