How much does CIMAvax cost?
CimaVax is so promising that clinical trials are being run in the US, UK, Canada, Japan and some European countries. Moreover, a four-shot dose of CimaVax is reported to cost Cuba only “up to $100.”
What vaccine does Cuba use?
All of Cuba’s vaccine candidates—Abdala, Soberana 1, Soberana 2, Soberana Plus, and Mambisa, are subunit protein vaccines, like the Novavax vaccine. Crucially, the vaccines do not require extreme refrigeration, are cheap to produce, and are easy for the country to manufacture at scale.
Where is CIMAvax available?
Cimavax is currently available in Cuba, Colombia, Peru, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Paraguay. Vaxira, which one Cuban clinical trial indicates can extend life by up to two months, is currently undergoing more testing in Argentina. It is available in that country and in Cuba.
How does CIMAvax EGF work?
CIMAvax blocks EGF by manipulating the patient’s immune response. A “carrier protein” in CIMAvax triggers the immune system to produce antibodies against the EGF protein to neutralize it. This depletes circulating EGF from the blood, depriving the cancer cells of this important key to growth and survival.
Can you go to Cuba for medical treatment?
Cuba prides itself in offering the highest quality medical care without the long wait plaguing other countries. Treatment in Cuba can begin in as little as three weeks.
Does CIMAvax work on other cancers?
It has been suggested that CimaVax may also be effective in other types of cancer that are dependent on EGF/EGFR, including many cases of prostate cancer.
How much of Cuba is vaccinated?
Cuba has administered at least 26,389,209 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 116.4% of the country’s population.
Can US citizens travel to Cuba?
The Cuban government allows Americans to visit their country. The restrictions on reasons for travel and where you can spend money are all American rules. So, regardless of American regulations, your US passport is valid in Cuba.
Is CIMAvax FDA approved?
Today, CIMAVax was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials at Roswell Park and the first trial is scheduled to begin in 30 days.
How effective is CIMAvax EGF?
The 12 and 24 months survival rate was of 44.1 and 23.3%, respectively. In summary, CIMAvax-EGF was safe in patients with NSCLC at advanced stages treated in primary care facilities.
Can foreigners get free healthcare in Cuba?
Since May 2010, Cuba has made it obligatory for all foreign visitors to have medical insurance. Random checks are made at the airport, so ensure you bring a printed copy of your policy. Should you end up in hospital, call Asistur for help with insurance and medical assistance.