Govt to Boost Local Vaccine Production
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The Pakistani government has convened a meeting focused on enhancing the nation's health and pharmaceutical sectors, with a key emphasis on increasing local vaccine production and bolstering regulatory improvements. This deliberation took place under the auspices of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), with participation from senior health ministry officials and representatives from several key institutions, including DRAP, DESTO, PN&MC, NIH, and the Ministry of Commerce.
The discussions centered around several initiatives, notably the local vaccine production project, the plasma fractionation project, a proposed national health policy package, the implementation of a drug track-and-trace system, and strategies to expand the health sector's export potential. The meeting underscored the importance of accelerating these initiatives through enhanced coordination among relevant bodies, with particular emphasis on bolstering investment, fostering local production, advancing technology development, and adding value to local products.
Additionally, the gathering delved into measures to fortify Pakistan's domestic manufacturing capabilities and to elevate the country's pharmaceutical industry's international competitiveness and export potential.
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