Two human papillomavirus (HPV) types, 16 and 18, are responsible for at least 70% of cervical cancers, and India’s Department of Biotechnology said the Indian vaccine would work on HPV types 16 and 18, as well as 6 and 11.
Merck & Co (MRK.N) and GSK Plc (GSK.L) are the main makers of HPV vaccines.
“The indigenously developed vaccine will make our country self-sufficient in curbing female mortality caused by cervical cancer,” SII Chief Executive Adar Poonawalla said in a statement.
Source: India develops its first cervical cancer vaccine | Reuters




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