Egypt To Manufacture Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine

Africa | Egypt | Science & Technology April 22, 2021

Egypt will begin manufacturing Russian Sputnik V covid-19 vaccine soon, reported some media on April 22, 2021. The vaccine will be manufactured by Egyptian pharmaceutical company Minapharma, under an agreement reached between the company and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). The latter is the marketing body for Sputnik V vaccine.

Minapharma plans to deliver 40 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine, with roll out expected in the 3rd quarter of 2021. _________________________ © 2015 - 2021 Africauptodate. All Rights Reserved