fēi zhōu非洲xī wàng希望zì jǐ自己shēng chǎn生产yì miáo疫苗
Africa has a large population, and many disease outbreaks occur every year.
Currently, most vaccines and medical supplies in Africa are purchased from other countries.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries stopped exporting vaccines, making it difficult for Africa to obtain them.
In the past, countries like Nigeria and Senegal could produce vaccines themselves, but their factories later closed.
Now, Africa produces very few vaccines.
African countries want to change this situation.
They have a plan to produce 60% of their vaccines locally by 2040.
Recently, some African countries have started building new vaccine factories, such as Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.
Rwanda has a high vaccination rate for children and is a good example.
Africa still needs more doctors and scientists to help research and produce vaccines.
This way, African people can better protect their health.