WHO waiting for full set of documents on Sputnik V for evaluationSeptember 10, 2021 - 15:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The World Health Organization (WHO) expects Russia to submit a complete package of documents on the Sputnik V vaccine in order to evaluate it, senior immunization specialist of the WHO Regional Office for Europe Oleg Benes said during the presentation of the final report of the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development created under the auspices of the WHO Regional Office for Europe on Friday, September 10, TASS reports. "I would like to note that the WHO continues to actively cooperate with Russian representatives on the issues of preparing a full package of paperwork in order to evaluate the Sputnik V vaccine," he said. "Right now we are at a stage when we are expecting the appropriate structures to submit a complete set of documents," he added. The official noted that the WHO is actively involved in a number of evaluation missions. "It is very important for the entire package of documents to be completely prepared with regards to such parameters as quality, safety, effectiveness as well as for the appropriate conclusions and recommendations to be submitted," he pointed out. Sputnik V has been approved for use in dozens of countries around the world, including Armenia. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |