Even though the Covid-19 pandemic brought with it a range of challenges, it also presented the African-continent with many opportunities to become a leader or trendsetter in addressing the challenges faced by its healthcare systems.
This, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who addressed African Union leaders during an online meeting yesterday.
He says the Aspen-Pharmacare facility in the Eastern Cape, is an example of how rapid change can be brought about, and innovation used, to fight pandemics.
Audio PlayerHe says African countries have the necessary skills and knowledge to build on these successes even further.
Audio PlayerThe vision of a strong African medical supplies and vaccine manufacturing capability that responds effectively to the health needs of the African people is bold and ambitious, but is achievable. #AfricaResponds #VaccinesForAfrica pic.twitter.com/bnwWzRjRsV
— Cyril Ramaphosa
(@CyrilRamaphosa) April 12, 2021
High Level Virtual Conference on Africa's Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security #AfricaResponds #VaccinesForAfrica https://t.co/f41FbN47Sj
— Cyril Ramaphosa
