The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has said it is pioneering a research project to develop a vaccine targeting the specific HIV strains found in West Africa. The institute is partnering with the World Health Organisation (WHO), USAID, and other global organisations to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases in the region. Speaking…
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), says studies are underway to conduct clinical trials to develop a vaccine for Lassa fever in West Africa. Dr Elsie Ilori, the coalition’s National Project Coordinator for Enable 1.5 in Nigeria disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the linauguration of the project. The News Agency of Nigeria…
By Sunday Isuwa The groundbreaking progress in the development of a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, M72/AS01E (M72), as Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provide substantial funding for a Phase III clinical trial. We explore the potential impact of the vaccine on combating the global TB crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for new…
