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.
Jane Ruth Aceng, speaking yesterday at the Africa Centre for Disease Control's ministerial consultations on health product manufacturing in Africa. (Courtesy)
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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