My
#UNGA81 highlight was demonstration of a a practical path to Africa’s health sovereignty through local manufacturing.
Credit to
@WilliamsRuto,
@Dr_JeanKaseya &
@AfricaCDC for convening “Roadmap to Self-Reliance” and advancing this agenda.
Commitment can turn ambition into capability.
Recognition to
@MSDInvents and African manufacturers - Universal Corporation Ltd (Kenya),
@qcil_uganda2 (Uganda) &
@aspenpharma (South Africa).
Alimatravir, a once-monthly HIV prevention pill, remains in Phase 3 and access depends on successful trials and approval.
Thanks to
@priya__agrawal,
@gatesfoundation &
@CIFFchild, and researchers and communities advancing this work.
@AU_AMA_ &
@AfCFTA have vital roles in the regulatory and trade conditions that can make African manufacturing sustainable.
We need predictable procurement, long-term finance, skills and strong delivery systems.
The test of sovereignty is quality-assured medicines people can reliably access and afford because AVAILABILITY IS NOT ACCESS!
Look forward to advancing these conversations at
@AHAIC_Amref 2027 in Kigali, 28th February to 3rd March 2027
@Amref_Worldwide @HonAdenDuale @CEPIvaccines @
@WHOAFRO