Kenya, Japan to strengthen cooperation in health technology transfer
Kenya and Japan are strengthening cooperation in health technology transfer, local manufacturing of medical commodities, research and development, and advanced training for health professionals. The partnership aims at building a more self-reliant health sector and expanding acce..
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Kenya and Japan are set to bolster their collaboration in health technology transfer and local medical manufacturing.
- The partnership aims to enhance Kenya’s self-reliance in its health sector and broaden access to essential health technologies.
- Key players include Kenya's Ministry of Health, led by Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga, and a Japanese delegation headed by Ambassador Matsuura Hiroshi.
- This initiative strongly supports Kenya's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals and its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
- Notable contributions include the work of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the ongoing efforts at the Kenya BioVax Institute, including participation in the global mRNA Technology Transfer Programme.
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