SA’s Shabir Madhi to lead first Covid-19 vaccine trial in Africa
The more involved SA is in vaccine development, the closer it will be to the ‘front of queue’ when a vaccine is developed, according to one professor
23 June 2020 - 12:42
SA will spearhead the first trial in Africa to test a vaccine against Covid-19. The trial, which will begin on Wednesday, will be led by Wits professor Shabir Madhi, who is a global leader in vaccine development.
Madhi said a vaccine is needed as the coronavirus is likely to rebound multiple times in SA, adding, “We can expect subsequent waves of outbreaks for at least the next 12-24 months unless a vaccine comes sooner.”..
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