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Agile local manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients in Africa could improve health security and economic growth

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: After decades of dependence on imported Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and multilateral aid, Africa faces a critical turning point, seeking to assert control over its health and economic future. Here we discuss how agile local API manufacturing offers a strategic solution to enhance health and economic security, transforming Africa’s pharmaceutical landscape for sustainable medicine access. Sagandira highlights how agile local API manufacturing could serve as a strategic approach for enhancing health and economic security. This could reshape Africa’s pharmaceutical sector enabling sustainable medicine access.

Source: Communications Medicine

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-025-01080-6

Author: Cloudius Ray Sagandira

Institution: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Language: English

Topic: Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,690