Rwanda in talks to produce Covid-19 vaccines

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A researcher conducts tests. Rwanda is in negotiations with Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers to have the jab produced locally, officials say. PHOTO | AFP

Rwanda is in negotiations with Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers to see how the jab can be produced locally, officials have said.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking to establish permanent vaccine production capacity in regions where this is currently mostly absent.