Prof Mkenda calls urges Tanzania to manufacture its own medicines, prioritise research
Tanzanian Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Adolf Mkenda, is urging the country to increase investment in local scientific research and pharmaceutical manufacturing. He emphasizes the need for modern infrastructure and collaborative efforts to reduce reliance on foreign medical technology.
Why it matters
Strengthening local pharmaceutical production could significantly improve healthcare accessibility and economic self-sufficiency in developing nations.
BAGAMOYO: THE Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Adolf Mkenda, has called on Tanzania to invest more in scientific research and strengthen local capacity to discover, develop and manufacture medicines that address the country's health challenges.
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