Aceng roots for regional vaccine manufacturing
Aceng said Africa has a very good market for vaccines with approximately 1.3 billion people, but because most countries are supported by GAVI and only provide counterpart funding to procure vaccines, there is a need for more domestic funding.
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Jane Ruth Aceng, speaking yesterday at the Africa Centre for Disease Control's ministerial consultations on health product manufacturing in Africa. (Courtesy)
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Health minister Jane Ruth Aceng has called for regional manufacturing of human vaccines and other medical supplies. This, according to her, will avoid duplication, competition and market loss.
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