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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: 7th Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa taking place in Kenya
Description: Africa is set to take a major step towards achieving health sovereignty as leaders gather in Mombasa, Kenya, for the 7th Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa. The conference, running from today until Thursday, will bring together policymakers, regulators, scientists and industry leaders to discuss regulatory harmonisation and its impact on health product manufacturing and trade. The event aims to boost Africa's ability to produce safe and quality-assured medicines and vaccines, reducing reliance on imports. Currently, over 90% of medicines are imported and less than 1% of vaccines are produced locally. Elvis Presslin spoke to Alex Juma, Programme Officer...