On June 20, a major event took place in Paris to help Africa produce more vaccines. Many leaders and experts gathered to discuss this important project.
On June 20, a major forum was held in Paris to help Africa produce more vaccines. France, the African Union, and the GAVI Alliance organized this event. Their goal was to raise over one billion dollars to support vaccine manufacturing in Africa.
African heads of state, health ministers, and experts from around the world were present. They launched a new project called AVMA (African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator) to help African countries produce 60% of their vaccines by 2040.
The COVID-19 crisis showed that Africa was highly dependent on other countries for its vaccines. For example, in 2022, India stopped delivering vaccines to protect its own population first. With AVMA, Africa will be able to manufacture its own vaccines and no longer rely on others.
Europe, the United States, Canada, South Korea, and Japan contributed to funding this project. Companies like Biovac, Aspen, and the Pasteur Institute of Dakar were present to collaborate. French President Emmanuel Macron met with African leaders to discuss the importance of this project.
Discussions also focused on other topics such as the fight against malaria and cholera, diseases that affect many people in Africa. By working together, they hope to improve health and security in Africa and around the world.
