Key to be ready for major diseases


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The stepping up of vaccine production in Singapore and other Asean countries can allow the region to play a key role in fighting the next pandemic, said the chief executive of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (Cepi), a foundation that funds vaccine development.

This includes allowing vaccines for new diseases to be distributed quickly and fairly when the next pandemic hits, said Dr Richard Hatchett.

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