Production of a domestic vaccine against COVID-19 will be organized at the facilities of OJSC "BelVitunipharm"
This investment project provides for the construction of a vaccine production plant in the village of Dolzha, Vitebsk region (with the reconstruction of existing production). The production base of OJSC "BelVitunipharm" has been identified by the government as the most promising site for pilot production of the vaccine, based on the degree of infrastructure readiness, the availability of trained specialists, as well as the possibility of subsequent development of a biotechnology cluster.
The development of a domestic vaccine is being carried out by organizations subordinate to the Ministry of Health and the National Academy of Sciences. Currently, a series of a prototype vaccine variant has been prepared.
The decree provides for the exemption of technological equipment, raw materials, and materials imported into the country for the implementation of the investment project from import customs duties and value added tax.