INNOVATION LAW AND POLICY IN AFRICA [INOLAP]

  Technological Innovation for African Development – Enhancing Africa’s Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity ES Nwauche In a continent where appeals to the global community for exceptions and exemptions from the incidence and obligations of critical goods and service is the norm, it is gratifying to note the promise of enhanced cooperation towards developing local manufacturing capacity. The mRNA Technology Transfer Hub Programme Cape Town is a response to vaccine inequities by building African capacity to address inequities in access to COVID-19 vaccines.   The mRNA hub aims to establish sustainable, locally-owned manufacturing capabilities for Africa. Even though its initial focus is on mRNA Covid-19 there appears to be a strong possibility of developing other mRNA vaccines against important diseases that threaten Africa, such as Malaria. The mRNA Technology Transfer Hub was established in June 2021 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its partners. It will assist...