Russia shows interest in registering Sputnik V vaccine in Pakistan
Last updated on: 05 January,2021 06:46 pm
The price of one dose of Sputnik V in the world market will be less than $10
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) chief wrote a letter to Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr Faisal Sultan and expressed interest in the registration of Sputnik V vaccine in Pakistan.
According to sources, in a letter addressed to Dr Faisal Sultan, Russia while asking for the details of COVID-19 vaccine registration said that Pakistan should inform about the demand for the first batch of Sputnik V vaccine.
The letter further stated that Sputnik Five is the world s first registered coronavirus vaccine with an emergency use certificate and is 91.4 percent effective in controlling epidemic. The drug will be available to the public in February 2021.
Russia s letter stated that the price of one dose of Sputnik V in the world market will be less than $10 and this drug is easier to store than other vaccines.