WHERE: Prepares technology transfer center for mRNA vaccine production in South Africa

THE World Health Organisation announced today that it will set up a technology transfer center for the production of Covid-19 mRNA vaccines in South Africa, which will be able to start production within 9 to 12 months.

The announcement was made by WHO Director-General of the Tentros Antanom Gebregesos and the aim of the decision is to increase access to vaccines for the entire African continent, where epidemics have risen by almost 40% in the last week.

“The consortium includes the company Afrigen Biologics & Vaccines, which will be active as a center for both the production of mRNA vaccines and training for the production company Biovac”, he explained during a press conference at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, while the participation is being discussed. other small and large companies in the project.

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