MOH intensfies preparations for 23rd AU Summit on local manufacturing

The Ministry of Health is ramping up preparations for the 23rd African Union Extraordinary Summit on Local Manufacturing, set to take place in Nairobi from December 3–5, 2026. During a meeting on Thursday, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga was briefed by the technical team on the preparations for the event, which will gather African Heads of State, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and key stakeholders to promote local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and health products, bolster regional production capacity, and enhance access to affordable, high-quality medicines.

Key attendees at the briefing included Secretary of Administration James Ntabo, Director of Health Technologies and Products Dr. Nazila Ganatra, and other officials.

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