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Kenya, IVI, and KEMRI Partner to Advance Vaccine Development in Africa

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What happened

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Kenya has begun the process of becoming a member of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). The country established the Kenya Biovax Institute as a state cooperation tasked with manufacturing, packaging, and commercializing specialized health products, including vaccines and therapeutics. This institute will work with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), IVI, and other institutions on pharmaceutical production and vaccine development in Kenya.

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Why it matters

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The partnership leverages the expertise of KEMRI and the international network of IVI to establish a dedicated capacity for vaccine development within Kenya. This initiative is intended to support the country and the wider region through homegrown pharmaceutical production.

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  • The direct partnership with IVI could expand KEMRI's research and development scope and access to funding for vaccine projects.

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