Making the Africa CDC’s vision for the continent’s pharma future come true
As the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) sets its sights on an ambitious target of fulfilling 60% of the continent’s vaccine needs through local production by 2040, a major obstacle lies in the startling lack of pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure across the region. Despite being home to over 1.3 billion people, Africa…
Read MoreTransforming healthcare equity: How modular factory systems can spur the gene therapy revolution
Gene therapy interventions stand front and centre in healthcare innovation. As the most rapidly growing therapeutic modality, over 50 new in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy launches are planned for the next few years. At present, pretty much all viral vectors for gene therapy are one of three types: adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors,…
Read MoreInnovating for health in South America
Ah South America. The land of the samba. And the tango. And Carlos Santana. And the greatest of great footballers. And the Amazon rainforest. And capoeira. And chimichurri. And asado. And carnitas. And pao de queijo. Okay, enough with the food already. How about also calling it the land of civil unrest? And some…
Read MoreHow the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Africa can drive inclusive economic growth with prefabricated factory systems
Two birds, one stone The USA, the UK, wealthy European countries, and other large economies appear to be nearing their saturation points. According to an analysis by McKinsey & Company, while many of these large markets are experiencing slow or stagnating economic growth, Africa presents one of the only pharmaceutical markets where exponentially high…
Read MoreEnsuring safe medicines access for all: Good manufacturing practices for pharmaceuticals
Time and again, concerning reports of eyedrops with bacterial contamination, ineffective medications, mislabelled tablets, or the like surface globally. Not all such products are counterfeit or falsified; some are made with the intention of providing consumers with a quality health product, but there may have been lapses along the way. Across these different challenges, quality…
Read MoreA podule™️ for a healthier tomorrow
The world stands at a critical juncture in the battle against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), with diabetes leading as a particularly relentless adversary. The urgency for accessible, reliable injectable medications is most acutely felt in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). These regions, constrained by limited healthcare infrastructure, urgently require innovative,…
Read MoreSpearheading sustainability trends in the pharmaceutical industry: PodTech™️ creating a resilient pharma supply chain
The pharmaceutical industry, integral to the healthcare system, holds immense influence over the environment throughout its global supply chain. The industry’s operations, spanning from raw material extraction to drug disposal, contribute significantly to its substantial carbon footprint. In response to escalating global concerns about climate change and environmental degradation, a pressing need for sustainability trends…
Read MoreThe environmental impact of pharmaceutical manufacturing: embracing the eco-friendly advantages of prefab facilities amidst the growing climate crisis
Advancing Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with PodTech™️’s Modular Factories The pivotal concern of the environmental impact of pharmaceutical manufacturing has brought in a transformative shift towards eco-friendly solutions, specifically prefabrication as a sustainability strategy, which has the potential to mitigate environmental harm and contribute positively to the global climate agenda. PodTech™️’s construction technology of modular…
Read MorePodTech™️: fostering greener pharma manufacturing for sustainable healthcare and disease management in LMICs
Amidst the focus on much-required medical advancements, the environmental impact of pharmaceutical production has often escaped scrutiny. The discourse of greener pharma manufacturing for sustainable healthcare encompasses critical issues such as environmental pollution due to pharmaceutical production and negative effects on ecosystems. Forbes, in December 2021, highlighted a significant concern that the pharmaceutical industry has…
Read MorePodTech™️’s modular tech revolutionising drug manufacturing and bringing sustainability to the pharmaceutical supply chain
For a long time, the pharmaceutical industry was all about a few major multinational corporations relying on large facilities for drug manufacturing and global exportation, but now we are witnessing a shift on the horizon. The dynamic emergence of economies seeking reduced dependence on imports, coupled with the uncertain global economic climate pushing big pharma…
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