18:04 27/11/2021

Vietnam moving to produce Covid-19 vaccines

Tiến Dũng

At a meeting on November 27, the Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam will attempt to produce vaccines and therapeutic drugs domestically, to actively prevent and control the pandemic, save budget funds, and demonstrate the intelligence and creativity of the Vietnamese people. Research, technology transfer, and clinical trials have been conducted in Vietnam on six nominated Covid-19 vaccines. A number of specific treatment drugs, traditional drugs, herbal medicines, and similar offerings are also being researched.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. (Photo from VGP)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. (Photo from VGP)