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EAST, Central, and Southern African countries are examining the possibility of setting up joint pharmaceutical industries to reduce dependency on imports. This proposal is one among resolutions of the East, Central, and Southern African regional best practices forum and joint consultative committee meeting held in Tanzania.
EAST, Central, and Southern African countries are examining the possibility of setting up joint pharmaceutical industries to reduce dependency on imports. This proposal is one among resolutions of the East, Central, and Southern African regional best practices forum and joint consultative committee meeting held in Tanzania.
Dr Dingani Moyo, a Zimbabwean professor of occupational health and key participant, stated that African countries intend to come up with joint pharm industries on a contractual basis, to contain diseases and make treatments more affordable. Frank Mmbando, a health sector official at the East African Community (EAC) secretariat said Tanzania was ready to offer land for such outlays should the need arise.
Prof Yoswa Gambisya, the East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) health community executive director, said that throughout the week the various countries will be showcasing achievements of ECSA operations for the past half-century.
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