{"id":792,"date":"2026-02-10T13:08:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=792"},"modified":"2026-02-10T17:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:08:18","slug":"health-cs-duale-vaccine-manufacturing-is-non-negotiable-as-kenya-moves-to-secure-its-health-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=792","title":{"rendered":"Health CS Duale: Vaccine Manufacturing Is Non-Negotiable as Kenya Moves to Secure Its Health Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale,Dr. Abdullahi Ali ,Chair KEMRI and Dr. Damaris Maweu, Chairperson Kemri Annual Scientific and Health Research Conference (KASH<\/em><\/strong>) during the conference <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for the urgent establishment of a Kenya Biomass Institute as a foundation for local vaccine manufacturing, saying the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep vulnerabilities in Kenya\u2019s and Africa\u2019s health preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking during the KASH Conference in Nairobi, CS Duale said Kenya must think ahead and invest deliberately in domestic capacity to produce vaccines and other critical health products to avoid future outbreaks.\u201cCOVID-19 exposed how unplanned we were as a country and as a continent. We have learned our lessons, and vaccine manufacturing is now non-negotiable,\u201d said Duale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Abdullahi Ali,Chair, KEMRI <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Health CS emphasized that partnerships will be central to this vision, noting that Kenya is open to collaboration with both local and international partners to build a resilient and sustainable health manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duale underscored that technology and innovation are key drivers of health sector transformation, adding that the Ministry of Health will champion policies that translate research, technology, and innovation into tangible health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Policy makers must commit to sustainable investments and enable the right environment, while researchers must publish more and turn knowledge into practical solutions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further stated that strengthening institutions such as KEMRI and upgrading laboratory infrastructure across the country will be critical in supporting vaccine research, development, and production. Duale also expressed gratitude to foreign partners for their continued support in strengthening Kenya\u2019s health systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aligning the initiative with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, the CS noted that Kenya stands at a pivotal moment where health security must be treated as a national priority.\u201cHealth must come first. A strong health system is the backbone of our economic resilience and national development,\u201d Duale said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed Kenya Biomass Institute is expected to play a central role in driving local vaccine production, enhancing preparedness for future pandemics, and positioning Kenya as a regional hub for health innovation and manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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