Sanofi Teams With US Military On Zika, But Not For The Profits
Executive Summary
Sanofi Pasteur has entered into an agreement with the US Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, part of the Department of Defense, to develop a Zika vaccine. But the company said it's not doing it for any potential profits, but has a "moral imperative" to respond to the epidemic.
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