Person of Determination enrols for UAE's COVID-19 vaccine trial

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A person of determination, who has volunteered to be part of the UAE's COVID-19 vaccine trials, has called on others to do the same to help fight the pandemic.

Ahmed Mohammed Al Shaibani, a senior call centre officer at Al Ain Hospital, part of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), said participating in such trials is a national duty for all citizens and residents and he was keen to serve the community despite his condition.

He urged other people of determination as well as all members of society to take part and help in the development of a vaccine.

Phase III of the coronavirus vaccine trial is being run by SEHA, in cooperation with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi and G42 Healthcare.

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