Experts call for African unity to produce drugs and vaccines
Experts at an IGAD meeting in Mombasa are calling for African nations to unify their pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities to reduce reliance on imports. Currently, the continent imports 80% of its medicines and 99% of its vaccines, creating significant vulnerability during health crises.
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