Africa CDC and Top Local Drugmaker Aspen in Vaccine Supply Talks

Africa’s leading public health agency is in advanced talks with Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. to ensure there is long-term demand for vaccines made on the continent, part of a push to cut dependence on imports and strengthen local manufacturing.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and Aspen said the discussions, announced Tuesday on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit, aim to create a multi-year demand and supply framework to support sustainable vaccine production.