Africa's Vaccine Manufacturing PlanCEFR A2
1 Aug 2025
Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
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AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Africa currently produces very few vaccines, making just 1% of what it needs. The African Union (AU) plans to increase this to 60% by 2040. This target is important for Africa's health security.
Many international partners support this plan, but there are challenges. Funding for vaccine manufacturing is limited because it is seen as high-risk. There is also a need for strong quality and safety rules.
Experts believe that local vaccine production will help meet Africa's growing health needs and reduce reliance on imports.
Difficult words
- vaccine — A substance to protect against diseases.vaccines
- produce — To make or create something.produces
- health — The state of being free from illness.
- security — Safety from danger or harm.
- support — To help or assist someone or something.
- challenge — A difficult situation or task.challenges
- quality — The standard of something; how good it is.
- import — To bring goods into a country from abroad.imports
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think local vaccine production is important for Africa?
- What are some ways to overcome the challenges of vaccine production?
- How can international partners better support Africa's health needs?
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