According to Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, all barriers to registering Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine with the World Health Organization (WHO) have been removed, and only some paperwork remains to be completed.
The WHO and the European Medicines Agency are reviewing the Sputnik V shot, which is widely used in Russia and approved for use in over 70 countries (EMA). Their approval could pave the way for the shot to enter new markets, particularly in Europe.
Murashko has met WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva.
“Russia’s position on promotion and registration of the Sputnik V vaccine was heard, we have removed all the questions for today,” Murashko was quoted as saying by Interfax news agency.
He said that the company which is dealing with Sputnik V registration at WHO only “has to sign a few documents, submit a few additional papers”.
The WHO could not be immediately reached for comment.
The WHO said in July its review of how Russia produces the Sputnik V vaccine had found some issues with the filling of vials at one plant. The manufacturer said it had since addressed all of the WHO’s concerns.
Explore the profound effects of excessive screen time on your child’s behavior and development. Discover…
Discover how simple daily changes in your diet and lifestyle can significantly improve your heart…
This article explores the common misconception that brain tumours primarily affect older adults, revealing the…
The first-ever ovarian cancer vaccine is poised to change the landscape of women's health by…
As dengue and chikungunya cases rise in Delhi during the monsoon season, understanding prevention strategies…
Skincare is a significant concern for women (and increasingly, men), with the quest for perfect,…