Dossier
Biovac
Coverage of Biovac in the Nexus archive.
- Africa: Biovac's Cholera Vaccine Test for Africa's Self-Reliance
Biovac is conducting a cholera vaccine test as part of Africa's initiative to achieve self-reliance in vaccine production. The continental effort aims to shift from vaccine dependency to local manufacturing.
- Africa moves ahead with vaccine manufacturing ambitions
Africa aims to produce 60% of its vaccines locally by 2040, supported by Gavi's $1.2 billion African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator. Initial disbursements to African manufacturers are expected in 2026, alongside efforts to secure technology transfer agreements and long-term funding for sustainable production.