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Ismail Sabri launches National Vaccine Development Roadmap, jab institute
BERNAMA
BANGI – Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today launched the National Vaccine Development Roadmap (NVDR) and Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI) in an effort to turn the country into a hub for vaccine production and boost confidence in vaccine use.
The prime minister said that through NVDR and MGVI, Malaysia can produce its own vaccines that are quality, effective and safe in accordance with conditions set by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA).
“Although R&D and vaccine production require heavy investment, such efforts have the potential to bring long-term returns for Keluarga Malaysia in the form of cost savings in treating diseases and investments by multinational companies in Malaysia.
“Through the implementation of the NDVR and the establishment of the MGVI, high-skill human capital in various fields of research, especially those related to healthcare and vaccines, can be produced,” he said at the launch ceremony at the Malaysian Genome Institute here.
Also present were Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba and Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
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