African Union’s Sidibé on lessons learned from Covid crisis
CNBC Africa’s Zanele Morrison caught up with Michel Sidibé, African Union Special Envoy for the African Medicines Agency on the side-lines of the 3rd International Annual Conference on Public Health in Africa in Lusaka, Zambia.
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:10:45 GMT
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- Africa produces less than 1% of its own vaccines despite bearing 25% of the world's disease burden.
- Establishing a strong regulatory system and Africanizing research and development are crucial for the continent's health security.
- Global solidarity and shared responsibility are essential in addressing health challenges, emphasizing the interconnected nature of health crises.
In a recent interview with CNBC Africa’s Zanele Morrison, Michel Sidibé, the African Union Special Envoy for the African Medicines Agency, highlighted the key lessons learned from the Covid-19 crisis and emphasized the urgent need for Africa to take charge of its own healthcare solutions. Sidibé pointed out the stark inequities in global vaccine distribution, with Africa producing less than 1% of its own vaccines despite bearing 25% of the world's disease burden. He emphasized the importance of Africanizing research and development, establishing a strong regulatory system, and fostering public-private partnerships to ensure the continent's health security. Sidibé also emphasized the need for global solidarity and shared responsibility in addressing health challenges, stressing the interconnected nature of health crises and the importance of efficient resource management.
