Adham Baba: First-ever vaccine trial study crucial to health science


Research matters: Dr Adham speaking during an online conference with representatives from hospitals involved in Phase 3 of the Covid-19 vaccine trial.
 — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s first-ever Covid-19 vaccine trial has kicked off in nine of the country’s hospitals, with 3,000 volunteers taking part in the national study.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba described the Phase 3 clinical trial, which is sponsored by China’s Institute of Medical Biology Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (IMBCAMS) as “historic”.“This Phase 3 clinical trial marks a historic moment for Malaysia and it means a lot to the country, particularly in the field of health.

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