African growth: A new model for a post-COVID-19 world

[...]many African governments face limited access to essential drugs and health equipment due to shortages aggravated by restrictions that many countries imposed on exports of medical supplies (including personal protection equipment). The AfCFTA Secretariat encourages member states to turn this crisis into an opportunity by redeploying their production so there is an extraordinary increase in the fabrication of drugs, personal protective equipment, soap, hand sanitizers, intensive care unit beds, testing kits and even ventilators. In the medium term, the AfCFTA's strategy is to champion the development of a credible pharmaceutical industry capable of meeting Africa's growing demand, and even playing a role in the global market.