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WHO initiates mRNA bird flu vaccine development for low-income countries

thehindu.com — July 29, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Summary: On July 29, 2024, the WHO announced a new initiative to develop mRNA vaccines for bird flu, led by Argentinian firm Sinergium Biotech. The project aims to share technology and expertise with manufacturers in low-income countries to enhance vaccine production. The H5N1 virus, which has surged since 2020, poses pandemic risks. The initiative builds on the WHO's mRNA Technology Transfer Programme established in 2021.

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