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Moving forward, Ambrose emphasizes the need for stronger vaccine production capabilities across Africa, citing the establishment of Africa’s first high-volume vaccine manufacturing hub in Senegal. These initiatives could reduce dependency on Western nations for vaccines, providing African countries with the means to safeguard their populations against future outbreaks.
Furthermore, discussions around a pandemic treaty at the World Health Organization aim to create equitable systems for data sharing and proactive disease intervention—an essential measure for ensuring faster responses to future diseases.