As we rely on precautions to reduce chances of being infected, clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine are underway. In fact, there are nine vaccine candidates that are in advanced stages of clinical trials in the world today, with a third of that in India itself.
1) ZyCov-D by Zydus Cadila
2) COVAXIN by Bharat Biotech
3) Oxford Vaccine by Serum Institute
With results expected in just a few weeks, is a safe, affordable and effective vaccine truly in the offing for India? Join us as we bring together global health and vaccine experts for an interactive webinar to discuss India’s progress in developing a vaccine for COVID-19 amid a pandemic. Watch the webinar here:
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Panel of the webinar:
1) Dr. V. Ravi - Virology & Immune Response to COVID-19 (Senior Professor & Head of NeuroVirology at NIMHANS, Nodal Officer in the Karnataka Health Task Force for COVID-19)
2) Dr. Raches Ella - COVID-19 Vaccine: Clinical Trials & Tribulations (Project Lead: SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine at Bharat Biotech International Ltd)
3) Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya - COVID-19 Vaccine: Ensuring Accessibility, Availability & Affordability for 1.38 bn (National Professional Officer at World Health Organization)