Afrigen and Univercells partner to develop African-owned Covid-19 vaccine
Under the deal, an mRNA vaccine that is thermostable at refrigerator temperatures will be produced.
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Novavax and Serum Institute seek EUA for Covid-19 vaccine in South Africa
On SAHPRA granting EUA for the vaccine, SII will produce and market it in the region under the brand name…
Gritstone bio and CEPI extend deal to develop Omicron vaccine candidate
CEPI will provide funds up to $5m to conduct a Phase I trial of the Omicron-specific vaccine in South Africa.
Oravax Medical to test triple antigen oral vaccine against Omicron
The vaccine candidate is expected to be used as an independent vaccine or as a booster drug for people vaccinated…
In conversation: South Africa Covid-19 vaccine expert Shabir Madhi
Covid-19 vaccine investigator Shabir Madhi discusses South Africa’s susceptibility to a fourth wave, and much more.
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South Africa rejects Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine due to HIV concerns
Data from two prior trials showed that the Ad5-vectored vaccine was linked to high chances of HIV acquisition in men.
Entos to commence Phase II Covid-19 vaccine trial in South Africa
The SAHPRA approval is based on positive data from the Phase I trial of the Covigenix VAX-001 vaccine.
Gritstone and CEPI to develop Covid-19 vaccine programme for variants
As part of the agreement, CEPI and Gritstone will provide the validated vaccine to the COVAX Facility.