Russia to Launch Free mRNA Cancer Vaccine in 2025, Aims for 75-80% Tumor Reduction

Dec 17, 2024, 09:02 PM

Russia's Ministry of Health has announced the development of a personalized cancer vaccine using mRNA technology, set to be distributed to patients for free starting in early 2025. The vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center, is designed to treat cancer patients rather than prevent cancer in the general public. It aims to suppress tumor growth and prevent the spread of cancer, with early trials showing the ability to reduce tumor size by 75-80% and slow tumor progression. Andrey Kaprin, the General Director of the Radiology Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health, stated that the vaccine will be personalized for each patient's specific cancer type. The Russian government has given the green light for mass production of the vaccine, which is expected to cost the state 300,000 rubles per dose.