Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Become Producer of Medical Supplies, Not Consumer

Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Become Producer of Medical Supplies, Not Consumer

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on African countries to work together to ensure that African countries are self-sufficient in medical supplies and health commodities to strengthen the continent's health systems.

Ruto Urges Africa to Become Producer of Medical Supplies, Not Consumer

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – President William Ruto has called on African countries to work together to ensure that African countries are self-sufficient in medical supplies and health commodities to strengthen the continent’s health systems.  The President emphasised the need for Africa’s health systems to be financed by both domestic and international capital, noting that self-reliance in medical commodities is critical especially at a time of disr…