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First COVID -19 vaccine trial

March 19 , 2020 1586 days 990 0
  • The United States of America began the first human trial evaluating COVID-19 vaccine.
  • The vaccine was developed by a private firm called Moderna.
  • During the trial phase, it is to be studied if the vaccines are safe and whether they stimulate the immune system of humans to create antibodies to stop COVID-19.
  • The vaccine has been synthesized from a stretch of RNA embedded in a lipid nano particle.
  • India contributes only 2.7% of global clinical trials.
  • On the other hand, the US contributes 47%, followed by EU of 18%, Japan of 11%.
  • In order to improve the situation, India should take active part in platforms like ICTRP of the World Health Organization.
  • The International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) of WHO is a mission aimed to make sure a complete view of research is accessible to those who are involved in health care trials.

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