The North African country is expected to start production with 5 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine monthly to be increased steadily. Therefore, having vaccines made in Morocco would make it easier to export to African states building on Morocco’s solid connections and network. Vaccine manufacturing in Morocco was part of a comprehensive strategy, spearheaded by King Mohammed VI. The industrial sector in the country was encouraged to invest in anti-Covid-19 equipment to ensure self-sufficiency in face-masks and sanitizers etc. Manufacturing vaccines was the ultimate move to further reinforce Morocco’s response to the pandemic and ensure its self-sufficiency and readiness to help other friendly states in the continent.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 09, 2021 12:22 UTC