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The proposal aims to increase South Africa’s vaccine supply, but implementation will require licensing, regulatory approval and suitable manufacturing capacity.
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Private companies may manufacture ARC foot-and-mouth disease vaccine

The move is intended to increase local vaccine supply, but private production will require licensing, regulatory approval and suitable high-containment manufacturing capacity.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) acting CEO Dr Jacob Modumo has been placed on precautionary suspension while allegations about the pricing and distribution of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines are investigated.
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Onderstepoort Biological Products acting CEO on precautionary suspension for vaccine pricing

OBP acting CEO Jacob Modumo has been placed on precautionary suspension while an independent investigation examines allegations about the pricing and distribution of…

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read
South Africa and Egypt have concluded negotiations on a veterinary health certificate for red-meat exports, but shipments will only proceed once the agreement has been formally signed.
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South Africa and Egypt conclude red-meat export negotiations

South Africa and Egypt have concluded negotiations on a veterinary health certificate for red-meat exports, but shipments will only proceed once the agreement is formally signed.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read