COVID-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stresses that the coronavirus pandemic "demonstrates the need to accelerate the establishment of the BRICS vaccine research and development centre" in his country, during the online summit of BRICS countries chaired by Russia.
"The current experience demonstrates the need to accelerate the establishment of the BRICS vaccine research and development centre in South Africa as agreed in the 2018 Johannesburg declaration," Ramaphosa stressed.
According to the president, the clinical testing of the vaccines needs to include African citizens to ensure that the vaccines are appropriate for them.
South Africa is participating in several research initiatives with continental and international partners, including the global effort to develop, manufacture and distribute a #COVID19 vaccine. He futher stressed that Vaccine development must be encouraged, especially for pharmaceutical companies.
Go to video
Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases in several regions
01:06
Japan to give $8m to Egyptian hospitals treating injured Palestinians
01:38
Colon cancer rates rising 2% in every year in people under age 50
01:13
Cholera vaccine stocks run out as Africa battles outbreaks
02:08
Kenyan scientists test AI app to diagnose tuberculosis
01:11
700 dead from Zambia cholera outbreak as cases surge