Millions in the country and the world are awaiting news of the potential coronavirus vaccine, which is being applied in Abu Dhabi, as a lifeline from the epidemic, and they always ask the question: "When do we receive the vaccine?"
The answer came from organizers of clinical trials, that the results will appear during a period ranging between six and eight months.
G42 HealthCare, which leads the experiments, in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and the Chinese pharmaceutical company, “Cinopharm CNBG”, under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, says that if the safety and efficacy of the vaccine is confirmed throughout operations Clinical trials, which must be completed within six to eight months (January to March 2021), the test will be considered successful, and the vaccine may enter the large-scale manufacturing stage to eventually reach the distribution stage.
The company confirmed on the website of the volunteers registration who wish to participate in clinical trials, that the vaccine that is tested in the country was made using inactive elements of the Corona virus emerging (Covid-19) developed by the company "Sinopharm CNBG", noting that "Vaccines with inactive ingredients are widely used to prevent infectious diseases, such as seasonal flu, and are considered to be a proven and tested technique."
The company continued that clinical trials are conducted under the guidance and supervision of health professionals and cadres, stressing that the results of vaccine trials during the first and second stage studies indicated a strong response to antibody to the body, and the experiments are subject to international guidelines established by the World Health Organization and the US Food and Drug Administration.
And confirmed the experiments of health practitioners with «Abu Dhabi Health Services» (SEHA) in five of its locations in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, in addition to a mobile clinic, where clinical trials for the third stage will be conducted for up to 15 thousand volunteers, men and women residing in Abu Dhabi, and their ages range between what Between 18 and 60 years old, of different nationalities (about 200 nationalities).
"The volunteers do not need to isolate themselves for the duration of the trials, after the success and safety of the first and second phases, but they should follow the instructions of the health care provider," she said.
The medical history of each volunteer will be checked to ensure that he or she can participate before the start of the first clinical trial or test. The experiments are conducted according to the strict international guidelines set forth by the World Health Organization and the US Food and Drug Administration.
She pointed out that some volunteers may experience temporary side effects, in some cases, similar to those resulting from any vaccination (arm pain, or feeling sick), confirming the discussion of the matter individually with the volunteers, and the allocation of an emergency contact line around the clock throughout the week.
Stages of vaccine development
The Abu Dhabi-based G42 Health Care Company confirmed that the Chinese Cinopharm CNBG had successfully performed both the initial, initial and second stages in China, noting that the experiments had produced positive results with no major side effects, The third phase in the UAE will focus on testing the efficacy and efficiency of the vaccine.
She explained that the development of new vaccines needs to undergo comprehensive clinical trials before they are manufactured and distributed in the market, as the entire process of clinical trials for the vaccine test, known as clinical development, extends to four stages that include conducting preliminary experiments on animals, and the initial stage during which small groups of volunteers receive The experimental vaccine, then the second stage during which the clinical study is expanded and the vaccine is given to people with certain characteristics (such as age and physical health), similarities to the groups that the new vaccine was developed specifically for, in addition to the third stage which is to give the vaccine to thousands of volunteers and measure effectiveness and safety.
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Locations in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and a mobile clinic will see the experiments.
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Thousands of volunteers from 200 nationalities to try the Corona vaccine in the UAE.
"If the vaccine is confirmed as effective, it can enter a broad manufacturing stage."