Health Department gears up for breakthrough TB vaccine
“The Department of Health welcomes progress made towards a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine and confirms preparatory work to ensure timely access for South Africans as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate this epidemic.
The department said the M72/ASOIE vaccine is currently in phase three trials in five countries, including South Africa.” Mohale said the department stands ready to support the production and introduction of the M72/ASO1E vaccine in South Africa once the trial results are known and the vaccine has been registered by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).
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