- Building the case for investment in local pharmaceutical production in Africa5.69 MB
Africa must invest in local pharmaceutical production to improve access to medicines, reduce reliance on imports and build stronger, more resilient health systems.
More than 70% of the pharmaceuticals consumed in Africa are imported, mainly from Asia.
Local production exists in only half of African countries and is heavily concentrated – eight countries account for 85% of the continent’s approximately 690 pharmaceutical plants.
Most production is carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises with limited foreign direct investment (FDI), which makes up just 5% of global FDI in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Report by the United Nations Conference on Trade & Development
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