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…
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SA Pharma Sector Unfazed by US Tariffs Impact
The SA pharma sector remains unfazed. South Africa’s largest trade association for pharmaceutical manufacturers has stated that it foresees no immediate risk to the local sector. This follows the announcement of sweeping tariffs by US President Donald Trump last week. According to Stavros Nicolaou, Chair of the Pharmaceutical Task Group (PTG), several factors mitigate the impact on the nation’s drug…