Nigerian scientists’ Covid-19 vaccines trialled
According to Boss Mustapha, chairperson of the presidential task force on Covid-19, clinical trials for the new vaccines are under way.
CAPE TOWN, March 26 (ANA) – Nigerian scientists have developed two potential vaccines against the Covid-19 virus, which has now claimed the lives of 2.7 million people worldwide.
According to Boss Mustapha, chairperson of the presidential task force on Covid-19, clinical trials for the new vaccines are under way.
According to Turkish-based Anadolu Agency, Mustapha added that this is a welcome development that will open a new vista in scientific breakthroughs and boost the morale and image of the medical industry in the country.
Mustapha called on all relevant agencies to provide the required support and enabling environment for the smooth conduct of the remaining protocols for the certification of the vaccines, wrote Anadolu Agency.
Fear of a third wave of Covid-19 is growing as new infections rise on the African continent.
According to the Guardian Nigeria, director of the African Union’s (AU) Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Dr John Nkengasong said the third wave is upon Africa.
“When you look at East Africa, you see that clearly there has been an increase of 98% over the last four weeks. It is fair to say that East Africa as a whole community is now going through the third wave.”
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 32 countries in Africa have begun vaccinating high-risk population groups against Covid-19 through Covax-funded vaccines and bilateral deals.
The global health authority continues to call for equitable Covid-19 vaccine access to widen its reach in Africa.
The WHO said the continent urgently needs more supplies as deliveries begin to slow down and initial batches are nearly exhausted in some countries.
– African News Agency (ANA); Editing by Yaron Blecher