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Health : $45 million to boost Africa’s vaccine sovereignty
DFC, AfDB, and IFC are funding VaxSen, a subsidiary of the Institut Pasteur de Dakar, with $45 million. The aim is to scale vaccine production at the Madiba facility, create jobs, and reduce import reliance. This investment aligns with the AU’s Vision 2040 and SDGs for a more pandemic-resilient Africa.