Russia working on creation of cancer vaccines, new-generation immunomodulators - Putin

MOSCOW. Feb 14 (Interfax) - Russian scientists are close to creating cancer vaccines, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"We are close to creating so-called cancer vaccines and new-generation immunomodulators. I hope they will be used effectively as methods of individual therapy soon," Putin said at a plenary session of the Future Technologies Forum.

Overall, 530 Russian drugs developed by leading Russian scientists were registered in 2023, Putin said. Production of many types of Russian equipment (in particular for cardiovascular surgery, intensive therapy, rehabilitation, etc.) began for the first time thanks to their efforts.