The European Union intends to support its partner, the African Union, in its ambitious goal of producing 60% of vaccines on the continent for African citizens by 2040, according to Jutta Urpilainen, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships.
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"Just in December, equipment was delivered to start manufacturing mRNA vaccines in Rwanda," Urpilainen said, adding that ,"The European Union is already working with Gavi and the Global Fund in order to increase demand for locally-produced health products." Amongst its deliverables is a new public health order which seeks to increase the manufacture of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics as one of the continent's pillars to ensure the health security of the continent's 1.4 billion people.
Dr Jean Kaseya, the Director General of the Africa CDC noted at the Brussels conference that, as the world navigates the complexities of global health, Africa is on the path towards self-sufficiency through equitable access to medical products. Urpilainen said the launch of four new Team Europe Initiatives will take the partnership with the AU to the next level. She noted that the Team Europe Initiative on health security will support the prevention, preparedness and response to infectious threats and antimicrobial resistance in Africa using a one health approach.
"This availability and accessibility facilitate prevention strategies and rapid responses to health emergencies, strengthening regulatory capacities and promoting regional cooperation and harmonization of standards. Stella Kyriakides, the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety noted that"An ever-closer partnership between the African Union and the European Union is indispensable for public health."
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