Russia applies to WHO for emergency listing of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, approval would speed up formula’s global distribution

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As global coronavirus cases surge, Russia has applied to the World Health Organization (WHO) for the early pre-qualification and registration of its pioneering Sputnik V vaccine, which would make it available globally sooner.

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has filed the application to include the Sputnik V formula in the WHO’s Emergency Use Listing program allowing for its accelerated approval for use, the sovereign wealth fund said in a statement.

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