Health officials in Kenya have said they will engage Russia over its Covid-19 vaccine, radio station Capital FM reports.
This is after Russia became the first country in the world to officially register its vaccine. But experts have raised concerns about the speed of Russia's work, suggesting that researchers might be cutting corners.
“We definitely will plug in and work with Russia to ensure that the vaccine is safe before we use it,” health chief administrative secretary Mercy Mwangangi is quoted as telling a media briefing on Tuesday.
She said the Kenyan government will follow protocols through its foreign ministry.
Kenya has so far confirmed 27,425 coronavirus cases.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Developing countries need $1 trillion annually by 2030 to combat climate change, new report warns
28 mins -
NALAG elect Alfred Aseidu Adjei as new president
51 mins -
If I focused on self-promotion, my statues would be everywhere – Mahama
1 hour -
GPL 2024/25: Nsoatreman draw 1-1 against Aduana in Bono derby
1 hour -
Don’t be used for electoral misconduct, you would be dealt with – IGP warns
1 hour -
Prof Ato Duncan to launch blueprint for sustainable global peace
4 hours -
Southwest flight struck by bullet at Texas airport
4 hours -
Malcolm X’s family sues FBI, CIA and NYPD over his murder
4 hours -
BCI takes free breast cancer screening to Mampong Okuapeman
4 hours -
Measuring the Green Wealth of Nations: Natural capital and economic productivity in Africa
4 hours -
COP29 protest: Global call for plant-based treaty gains momentum
5 hours -
We drew EC’s attention to Ahafo, Volta ballot papers anomalies – NDC
5 hours -
Supreme Court steadily chipping away at Parliament, breaching separation of powers – Tony Aidoo
5 hours -
‘I sold my car and land to organize Ghana’s biggest boxing bout’ – Alex Ntiamoah
6 hours -
We can build a judiciary system that is truly citizen-centred – Chief Justice
6 hours