Communications medicine

The role of mRNA vaccine technology in helping Africa become independent in public health

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Abstract

Significant progress has been made in developing human, technical, and regulatory capacity for mRNA vaccine manufacturing in Africa.

  • The development of human capacity is essential for supporting mRNA vaccine production on the continent.
  • Technical advancements are key to establishing effective manufacturing processes for mRNA vaccines.
  • Regulatory frameworks need to be enhanced to facilitate safe and efficient vaccine production.
  • Several hurdles remain before a self-sustaining mRNA vaccine production ecosystem can be fully realized in Africa.

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Competing interests: The authors are founders of Green Lipids (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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