- CPHIA 2025 meets in Durban this week.
- The meeting opened on Tuesday.
- Delegates from more than 20 countries attend.
- The African Union Commission, WHO and UNICEF attend.
- Gavi and the Global Fund also attend.
- Blade Nzimande speaks about a new vaccine plan.
- The plan has a US$3.2 billion investment.
- The plan aims for 60% local vaccine production by 2040.
- Speakers warn about cuts in aid spending.
- The conference will close on Saturday 25 October.
Difficult words
- leader — A person who guides or directs a group.leaders
- meet — To come together for a discussion or event.meeting
- problem — A difficulty or challenge that needs to be solved.problems
- chance — An opportunity or possibility.chances
- job — A position of employment or work.jobs
- vaccine — A substance to help prevent disease.vaccines
- produce — To make or create something.production
- important — Having great significance or value.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think local vaccine production is important?
- What problems do you think leaders should focus on?
- How can turning problems into chances help communities?
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