The second East Africa Pharma and Biotech Conference is taking place from 17 to 18 September 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda
The second East Africa Pharma and Biotech Conference is taking place from 17 to 18 September 2024 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. Invest for Jobs supports the Government of Rwanda, represented by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in the realisation of this conference.
The conference aims to strengthen the network among experts from industry, politics, academia, civil society and development cooperation, create a peer group and leverage experiences for the continuous development of the pharma and biotech sector in the region.
The conference will concentrate on the current pharma and biotech landscape in East Africa, including ongoing initiatives in the countries. Moreover, attendees will be directed towards market opportunities in the region.
With a growing population and increasing prevalence of diseases, East Africa is taking significant steps to strengthen its pharmaceutical and biotechnological manufacturing capabilities. The region currently depends on imports, but local initiatives are rapidly gaining momentum to reduce this reliance and foster sustainable, homegrown solutions.
East African countries have recognised the potential of pharmaceutical and biotechnological manufacturing for public health and sustainable economic growth in the region. With a combined market size of more than $4 billion, East Africa offers a significant opportunity for growth in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sectors, further supported by continental efforts such as the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM).
To harness this potential, East African countries are creating supportive ecosystems that support pharmaceutical and biotechnological manufacturing. These initiatives include workforce development, regulatory strengthening, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure development, among others. Rwanda is leading the charge with the region’s first acceleration and skills development hub, while the African Medicines Agency (AMA) and other regulatory bodies continue to harmonise policies and standards.
For more information about the event and agenda visit East Africa Pharma & Biotech Conference Website or contact rwanda@invest-for-jobs.com.