EU backs AU’s efforts to pioneer vaccine development
Thursday, April 04, 2024 | 320 Views |
Health for all: Africa is trying to establish its own production of vaccines PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The European Union (EU) has vowed to support the African Union (AU) in its ambitious goal to produce 60% of vaccines in Africa by 2040.
The European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutti Urpilainen, says that following lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU and AU are committed to advancing health systems and strengthening health capacities in Africa and across the world.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...