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African Union aims to scale up COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials
African Union aims to scale up COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials. 10 JULY 2020 — Currently there is only one clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate in sub-Saharan Africa, taking place in South Africa. But the African Union and World Health…
South Africa could be first in region to produce Covid-19 vaccine
South Africa could be first in region to produce Covid-19 vaccine. South Africa may sign a deal to help produce a Covid-19 vaccine, potentially boosting access to immunization on a continent with limited manufacturing capacity. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations,…
Africans must be involved in vaccine trials.
Africans must be involved in vaccine trials, and prepare now for day one of the vaccine availability. 29 AUGUST 2020 – In an ideal world, communities should not be mere spectators but co-architects of health decisions impacting their well-being. Concerns around…
World’s first fully liquid vaccine to be locally manufactured by CT-based Biovac
World’s first fully liquid vaccine to be locally manufactured by CT-based Biovac. 19 NOVEMBER 2020 – Cape Town-based bio-pharmaceutical company Biovac has begun local manufacturing of global pharmaceutical company, Sanofi Pasteur’s six-in-one paediatric hexavalent vaccine, Hexaxim. This is the world’s first fully liquid…
Review: As Coronavirus Rises Past Three Million, Africa Still Lacks Its Own Vaccine
Review: As Coronavirus Rises Past Three Million, Africa Still Lacks Its Own Vaccine. 14 JANUARY 2021 – With its large population and fragile health systems, Africa has recorded more than three million Covid-19 cases, still less deadly as compared to other…
Vaccine production in Africa: an urgent priority
Vaccine production in Africa: an urgent priority. 10 MARCH 2021 – Africa produces less than 1% of the human vaccines it uses. To effectively respond in time of outbreaks and pandemics, Africa must expand its vaccine development and production capabilities to…
Covid-19: WHO Africa expects third berth within weeks
Covid-19: WHO Africa expects third berth within weeks. 18 MARCH 2021 – WHO’s regional director for Africa says a third wave of Covid-19 is expected in several countries in the coming weeks and encourages states to continue vaccination campaigns without pauses.
What is Africa’s vaccine production capacity?
What is Africa’s vaccine production capacity? What it will take to vaccinate the world against COVID-19. Within just a few months, pharmaceutical firms have produced hundreds of millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine. But the world needs billions — and as…
Broad manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa a ‘very tall order’
What it will take to vaccinate the world against COVID-19. Within just a few months, pharmaceutical firms have produced hundreds of millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine. But the world needs billions — and as fast as possible. Companies say they…