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China-produced vaccines as good as Western-made: PRRD
President Rodrigo Duterte vouched for the efficacy of Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines, stating they are as effective as those developed in the US and Europe.
Duterte expressed confidence in Chinese vaccine manufacturers, asserting their intelligence and commitment to safety and security.
He emphasized that all COVID-19 vaccines are essentially equal as they are developed from studies of the same microbes.
The President stated his support for the vaccine choices made by vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez.
Health workers previously commented that vaccine safety and efficacy are more crucial than brand names, especially given affordability concerns.
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