New European-funded initiative set to increase Africa's vaccine production
The new initiative was launched at a summit co-hosted by France, the African Union, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
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00:00Global leaders gathered in Paris to launch a new European-funded initiative to increase
00:05vaccine production in Africa. The African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator will provide
00:11nearly one billion euros over 10 years to support African vaccine manufacturers. It
00:17aims to address the large inequalities that came to light during the COVID-19 pandemic.
00:23The project was officially launched at a global forum co-hosted by France, the African Union
00:29and the international vaccine organisation Gavi.