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Kenya Builds Capacity to Produce Its Own Vaccines

Kenya builds capacity to produce its own vaccines

Nairobi—According to the World Health Organization, Africa produces…
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Moderated discussion during the workshop

Turning Plans into Protection: Improving Capacity for Better Leprosy Case Management and Mass Drug Administration in Limpopo Province of South Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Office for South Africa…
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Ethiopia Launched National Strategy to Combat Substandard and Falsified Medical Products (2026–2030)

Ethiopia Launched National Strategy to Combat Substandard and Falsified Medical Products (2026–2030)

The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) officially launched the…
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Seychelles’ first consignment of medicines arrives in the country

Seychelles leads the way in regional pooled procurement of essential medicines

Victoria—The African Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Pooled…
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African Small Island States win Global UN Award for transforming access to essential medicines

African Small Island States win Global UN Award for transforming access to essential medicines

Across clinics in Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cabo Verde,…
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Africa sets course for affordable, quality medicines with new 10-year roadmap

Africa sets course for affordable, quality medicines with new 10-year roadmap

Pretoria — African leaders and global partners have agreed on a bold…
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Namibia advances regulatory strengthening through WHO-assisted self-benchmarking exercise

Windhoek—The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a week-long…
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WHO supports Angola in strengthening the regulation of medicines and health technologies

Access to safe, effective, and quality medicines and health…
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Health leaders, partners pledge to catalyse Africa’s production of medicines and vaccines

Health leaders, partners pledge to catalyse Africa’s production of medicines and vaccines

Lusaka — African ministers of health and global partners gathering…
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Africa Must Reduce Reliance on Imported Medicines, WHO Urges at Regional GMP Training Workshop

Africa Must Reduce Reliance on Imported Medicines, WHO Urges at Regional GMP Training Workshop

Africa must prioritize pharmaceutical self-reliance by boosting local…
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