Africa CDC and Aspen Pharmacare say they are in advanced discussions about a long-term demand-and-supply alignment plan that could reshape how African countries buy vaccines made on the continent. As part of these talks, officials are considering the Africa Vaccine Procurement Framework to support the process. They announced the engagement on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.…
Tag: Local Production
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Local Medicine Manufacturing and National Health Security
In a strategic move to enhance local medicine manufacturing, Sahpra aims to fast-track the approval of locally made medicines. This is an effort to secure the national supply. Sahpra’s decision aims to address drug shortages and reduce reliance on imports. Furthermore, it aims to strengthen the nation’s pharmaceutical industry through initiatives in local medicine manufacturing. In a significant move to…
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African Pharmaceutical Procurement: A Path to Self-Sufficiency
A pooled system for African pharmaceutical procurement is crucial. Africa must reduce its dependence on imported medicines. Delegates at a G20 event reached this conclusion. The discussion highlighted Africa’s vulnerability in its supply chain. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed this. Recent US and European aid cuts emphasised this. The Need for African Pharmaceutical Procurement Africa’s lack of local production is a…