Clinical trials ongoing for ASF, bird flu vaccines - BusinessWorld Online
FDA reports 4 ASF and 3 avian flu vaccine manufacturers from Thailand, US, and Vietnam undergoing trials. Only AVAC ASF vaccine from Vietnam approved for limited rollout. DA allocated P350 million for 600,000 doses, starting in Lobo, Batangas. DA aims to expand ASF vaccine rollout to other Luzon areas and red zones in Visayas and Mindanao.
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The Department of Agriculture aims to expedite approval of African Swine Fever vaccines, targeting a six-month process. Currently, only the AVAC ASF Live vaccine from Vietnam is approved for a limited rollout. Four vaccine manufacturers from Thailand, the US, and Vietnam are undergoing clinical trials. The DA plans to deploy 10,000 doses by end of September, with an initial allocation of P350 million for 600,000 doses. The rollout will expand to other regions, with 150,000 doses expected by October.
FDA reports 4 ASF and 3 avian flu vaccine manufacturers from Thailand, US, and Vietnam undergoing trials. Only AVAC ASF vaccine from Vietnam approved for limited rollout. DA allocated P350 million for 600,000 doses, starting in Lobo, Batangas. DA aims to expand ASF vaccine rollout to other Luzon areas and red zones in Visayas and Mindanao.