DOST: COVID-19 vaccine more likely be given to PH for free

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DOST: COVID-19 vaccine more likely be given to PH for free
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The Philippines’ participation in the global search for COVID-19 vaccine will not only ensure a secured portion of the vaccine supply for the country, but more likely be given for free, according to a DOST official.

[Translation: Included in those eight are those that we are considering to test in the Philippines. These are the two from China, which were approved by the IATF and which I earlier mentioned.]

The Inter-agency Task Force for COVID-19 earlier approved collaborations for vaccine trials with five vaccine developers, three of which are based in China. These include the Chinese Academy of Science - Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, the SinoPharm’s Wuhan Institute and Beijing Biologicals Institute, and the Sinovac - Biotech Ltd.

Apart from the five, Gloriani said the Philippines continues to connect with international collaborators and vaccine companies with promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates.Meanwhile, Montoya said the country’s clinical trials on the use of melatonin as a supplementary treatment for COVID-19 patients is expected to start in the next few days.

According to Montoya, the DOST is just finishing the preparation of the site at the Manila Doctors Hospital, as well as in two to three more hospitals in Metro Manila and Cebu City.Trial on the possible benefits of virgin coconut oil , meanwhile, is ongoing in Laguna for patients with mild symptoms, he said. Currently, the VCO’s efficacy is being tested in 17 patients, and another VCO trial will be done in the Philippine General Hospital.

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