Regional Manufacturing Solutions for Health Security: Key Insights from EARGHSS 2025
On the second day of the East Africa Regional Global Health Security Summit (
#EARGHSS2025), a breakout session focused on the critical role of regional manufacturing in enhancing health security across the continent. Moderated by Dr. Sam Nyingi of the Africa Resource Center (
@ARC4SC), the panel brought together experts to discuss how local production of medical supplies, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals can reduce dependency on global supply chains, improve access to essential health products, and strengthen resilience against future health crises. Dr.
@cecilia_wanjala, Acting CEO of
@BioVaxInstitute , emphasized the need for investment in local vaccine manufacturing capabilities, highlighting the success of recent initiatives in Kenya. Dr. Bernard Olayo of the
@WorldBankKenya underscored the importance of public-private partnerships and financing mechanisms to scale up regional manufacturing infrastructure, while Brian Kavuya, MD of East Africa Medical Vitals (
@EAMedicalVitals), shared practical insights on overcoming logistical and regulatory challenges.
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