A new study has found the South African government has an opportunity to accelerate and establish an integrated, competitive, and cohesive local vaccine manufacturing ecosystem for the African continent. | YoliswaSobuwa
The study by the VacTask group came after Dr Wilmot James - an internationally recognised thought leader in biosecurity, global health, and pandemic preparedness, together with Sir Jeremy Farrar, the World Health Organisation's chief scientist - said they were approached by Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on behalf Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel and Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande.
"Africa produces 1% of global vaccines, and the South African government can generate significant economic returns, job creation, positive health outcomes and infrastructure development by working with African countries." "To ensure local vaccine manufacturers are both competitive and have the ability to scale, the government should, at the executive and legislative levels, provide for preferential procurement for local producers across the vaccine manufacturing value chain."
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