With COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Africa slowing down, the continent is working to boost its own manufacturing capacities for vaccines, medicines and vital health technologies. Boosting local production will save lives, boost public health and strengthen African economies, including supporting local jobs. Building on this is a priority and with technical and financial support from WHO, we have developed a National Strategy and Plan of Action for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Development. This was the first country-level adaptation of the vision of the African Union’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan for Africa which aims to catalyse local African pharmaceutical production. How do you boost demand to sustain local manufacturing?

Source: Ethiopian News May 27, 2021 20:15 UTC