A research group in Zimbabwe wants international investors to fund a 45 million dollar vaccine factory. The commercial arm of the SIRDC, called Zimbabwe Technological Solutions, needs the money to build a plant for foot-and-mouth disease shots. They currently import all their livestock vaccines from Botswana at a high annual cost.
The proposed facility would produce up to eight million doses each year. Officials say local production is crucial for protecting the national cattle herd and reviving beef exports. The main hurdle is securing financial commitments, requiring stronger project guarantees to attract private partners.
The proposed facility would produce up to eight million doses each year. Officials say local production is crucial for protecting the national cattle herd and reviving beef exports. The main hurdle is securing financial commitments, requiring stronger project guarantees to attract private partners.
