1st batch of Kazakhstan’s homegrown vaccine QazVac released

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yeraly Tugzhanov took part in the release of the first batch of Kazakhstan’s homegrown vaccine QazVac (QazCovid-in) produced at the Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Kazinform reports citing the prime minister’s press service.

During his visit to Zhambyl region, Deputy Prime Minister Tugzhanov said the creation of the vaccine allowed Kazakhstan to become one of five countries in the world which had developed their own anti-coronavirus vaccines, proving high potential of domestic science. Last October President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave specific instructions related to the development of the homegrown vaccine. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that implementation of all President’s instructions is monitored by the Kazakh Government.

The first 50,000 doses of QazVac vaccine will be distributed among SK Pharmacy hubs and delivered to all regions of the country. Vaccination with QazVac vaccine is expected to kick off on April 26.