Accelerating Africa’s healthcare security
The G20 High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on AfCFTA-led Industrialisation of Africa’s Pharmaceutical Sector for Healthcare Security took place today to accelerate ongoing efforts in localized and regionalized manufacturing across what it calls the full spectrum of medical countermeasures. Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive, Aspen Pharmacare and Brics Business Council Member joins CNBC Africa for more.
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:15:22 GMT
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- The imperative of reducing Africa's reliance on imported medical countermeasures by strengthening local manufacturing capacity and supply chain resilience.
- Key recommendations from the G20 dialogue include advancing alternative financing models, establishing a continent-wide pooled procurement mechanism, and fast-tracking policy implementation to enhance healthcare security.
- The appointment of Mdlisi Jonas as a special envoy to the US signals a positive step towards revitalizing trade relations and fostering economic growth for Africa.
Africa is at a crucial juncture in its healthcare security as the continent grapples with the challenges of importing excessive amounts of medical countermeasures, including pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The G20 High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on AfCFTA-led Industrialisation of Africa’s Pharmaceutical Sector for Healthcare Security recently convened to address these pressing issues and accelerate efforts towards localized and regionalized manufacturing. Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive at Aspen Pharmacare and Brics Business Council Member, highlighted the need to narrow the trade deficit by enhancing local manufacturing capacity. Nicolaou emphasized the importance of implementing existing policies, establishing alternative financing models, and creating a continent-wide pooled procurement mechanism to bolster Africa's healthcare resilience. With a focus on sustainability, equity, and solidarity, the dialogue aimed to drive tangible progress and secure the continent's healthcare future. Nicolaou also discussed the appointment of former Deputy Finance Minister Mdlisi Jonas as a special envoy to the US, signaling a potential path towards rejuvenating trade relations and fostering economic growth. The interplay between politics and trade dynamics underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing Africa's healthcare security and economic prosperity.
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