By BERNADINE MUTANU More by this AuthorAfrica is now able to start clinical trials for Covid-19 vaccines after the African Union Commission officially launched the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Consortium for Covid-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial (CONCVACT). According to the commission, the CONCVACT aims to secure more than 10 late stage vaccine clinical trials “as early as possible on the continent”. It aims to bring together global vaccine developers and funders, as well as African organisations that facilitate clinical trials. CONCVACT will also set up an independent review board to provide guidance, assistance and oversight to clinical trials including regulatory, ethics and safety. The African Union will continue to partner with GAVI, WHO and other relevant stakeholders in the development of Covid-19 vaccine,” said Amira Elfadil Mohammed, commissioner for social affairs at the African Union Commission.

Source: Daily Nation July 09, 2020 18:09 UTC