KUALA LUMPUR – Some 18% of Malaysia’s population will benefit from the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine now approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO), said National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
“This global recognition is a boost of confidence as our 12 million doses supply of Sinovac will ensure that 18% of our population will benefit from the vaccine.
“The Sinovac vaccine is now approved by WHO. It’s safe and effective,” he said in a tweet today.
Yesterday, WHO assistant director-general for access to health products Dr Mariangela Simao said the organisation validated the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving countries, funders, procuring agencies and communities the assurance that it meets international standards for safety, efficacy and manufacturing.
WHO’s Emergency Use Listing (EUL) is a prerequisite for the Covax facility vaccine supply and international procurement that also allows countries to expedite their own regulatory approval to import and administer Covid-19 vaccines. – Bernama, June 2, 2021
