Africa’s long road to attracting vaccine FDI. AUGUST 2023 – The Covid-19 pandemic was a loud wake-up call for the African continent. The likes of Pfizer and Moderna were able to develop effective vaccines relatively quickly, but African countries languished behind…
How SA’s mRNA hub is teaching the world about preparing for the next pandemic
#UNGA78: How SA’s mRNA hub is teaching the world about preparing for the next pandemic. 20 SEPTEMBER 2023 – Political leaders gathering at the United Nations first ever high-level discussion on pandemic preparedness in New York will today have one more…
Vaccine Alliance hosts the First Manufacturers Marketplace for Vaccine Manufacturing
Africa CDC & Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance host the First Manufacturers Marketplace for Vaccine Manufacturing African Union Member States. 1 OCTOBER 2023 – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance hosted by the Kingdom…
A Groundbreaking Collaboration at IATF2023
A Groundbreaking Collaboration at IATF2023. 13 NOVEMBER 2023 – Announcing a groundbreaking collaboration at the #IATF2023, Afreximbank has inked a Project Preparation Facility Agreement with Innovative Biotech Limited. This venture aims to propel IBL to the forefront of healthcare innovation, marking…
3 Key interventions for growth in African vaccine manufacturing
3 key interventions for growth in African vaccine manufacturing. 4 DECEMBER 2023 – Predictions for African vaccine manufacturing in 2024: The pace of progress will hinge on demand predictability, financial mobilization, and regulatory strengthening. Following COVID-19, the need for local manufacturing capacity…
What is a sustainable vaccine manufacturing footprint for Africa?
What is a sustainable vaccine manufacturing footprint for Africa? 6 DECEMBER 2023 – Given the inequities revealed through the COVID-19 pandemic, significant interest and funding have been directed at boosting vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa. However, this growth must be commercially…
What next for Africa’s revamped health institutions?
What next for Africa’s revamped health institutions? 04 JANUARY 2024 – The African continent is working toward a “new public health order” — a vision to achieve greater independence from foreign entities for the population’s health needs. During the COVID-19 pandemic,…
The road ahead for Africa’s vaccine manufacturing sector
The road ahead for Africa’s vaccine manufacturing sector. 16 FEBRUARY 2024 – There’s a lot of interest in building Africa’s vaccine manufacturing sector. But how can it be sustained?Partnerships have been key in producing the first messenger RNA COVID-19 vaccine in…
In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis.
In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis. 12 APRIL 2024 – In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization…