World Bank will support Kenya’s plan to start making human vaccines through a $1 billion (about Sh130 billion) investment that will support emergency projects in eight African countries. The initiative, which is funded by the World Bank Group will run over seven years. World Bank Country director Keith Hansen noted recent events such as Covid-19 and flooding have shown many countries are least prepared for emergencies. The funding Kenya will receive will strengthen health systems so that health services are not disrupted in case of calamities. “The World Bank has indicated there would be support for local manufacturing within the framework of this support.

Source: The Star May 16, 2024 04:24 UTC