Africa: Africa's Pooled Procurement Mechanism Seeks to Lower Medical Product Costs
[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 15 October 2026 - The African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) has moved from its pilot phase to a fully-fledged continental programme, with eight African Union Member States having signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to participate in the initiative.
The African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) has transitioned from its pilot phase to a fully-fledged continental programme, with eight African Union Member States having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to participate and 15 more expressing intent to join. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) aims to involve all 55 African Union Member States.
Established by an African Union Assembly decision in 2024, APPM seeks to lower medical product costs by pooling demand, improving access to affordable, quality-assured health products, strengthening supply security, and reducing procurement costs. The initiative aligns with African Union's goal of producing 60% of the continent's health products locally by 2040 and supports the growth and competitiveness of African manufacturers.
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