In a significant development, the African Union aims for 60% local vaccine production by 2040, steering towards health independence. The Africa CDC spearheads this effort, transitioning Africa from a small to a significant pharmaceutical contributor. Prompted by COVID-19’s challenges, the initiative stresses the necessity for Africa’s own production capacities. The 2021 Partnerships for African Vaccine […]
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