The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Friday experimented a coronavirus vaccine it formulated on a rabbit.
Pakistan will soon be able to produce its own coronavirus vaccine, said Dr Tahir Yaqub, a professor at the UVAS.
"We are waiting for the results of the first vaccine. The second experiment will be carried out on a monkey," he said.
Speaking to Geo News, he said very soon, Pakistan will be able to produce its own coronavirus vaccine.
The UVAS had launched the initiative to formulate Pakistan's own coronavirus vaccine, as per a report by The Nation.
A presentation in this regard was given by the UAVS officials to Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, who had agreed to allocate a fund of Rs100 million for the preparation of the COVID vaccine.
“We have sought a time period of six months to prepare the vaccine,” the Director of the UVAS, Dr Tahir said, adding that the university had all necessary arrangements needed for its preparation.
Military urges Taliban govt to deny the "use of soil by terrorists for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan"
Province’s education authority modifies school timings to prevent schoolers from scorching hot weather
PTI calls for action against those responsible for 2017 Faizabad sit-in after Gen Faiz gets clean chit from inquiry...
Saudi delegation was impressed by the preparations of Pakistani ministers and officials, says premier
Farid Nemouchi pleads not guilty to charge of spitting and causing distress to Panzani Cheema
Disaster management authority's tally shows at least 65 people have succumbed to extreme rains, flash floods, and...
