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BVI kickstarts new P300m plant

Expanding: The BVI is growing its output and breadth of products to meet regional and international demand PIC: BVI FACEBOOK
Expanding: The BVI is growing its output and breadth of products to meet regional and international demand PIC: BVI FACEBOOK

The Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) is progressing work on a P300 million plant that is scheduled for completion by 2027.

The planned upgrade includes the construction of a new blending and filling laboratory, as well as the establishment of an antigen bank.

The new plant is expected to boost production capacity as BVI eyes expansion into the Middle Eastern markets.

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