The WHO is announcing the publication of six country case studies that explore the ecosystem for local production of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologicals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This comprehensive research underscores WHO's ongoing commitment to supporting member states in strengthening local production to improve access to essential medical products.
The six countries included in the study are Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, and Tunisia. The case studies were conducted by the Local Production and Assistance (LPA) Unit, within the Innovation and Emerging Technologies (IET) Department, part of the Access to Medicines and Health Products Division, at WHO. The LPA Unit's mission is to support sustainable local production and technology transfer in LMICs, helping them achieve timely and equitable access to quality, safe, and effective essential medical products.