UAE to trial Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 3 to 17

  • Date: 10-Jun-2021
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:UAE
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UAE to trial Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 3 to 17

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has initiated a Sinopharm ‘immune bridge study' for children aged three to 17 years.

The UAE is the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to conduct a study of the vaccine's effectiveness for this age group.

The study's preliminary results will be announced once available, and will support the planning process for the safe return to schools.