Why private sector’s investment in pharmaceutical industry is crucial
The government seeks to increase domestic production of pharmaceutical products to reach 60 percent by 2027 in order to reduce importation. PHOTO | Shutterstock
Dar es Salaam. Members of the private sector have been challenged to invest in the manufacturing of drugs and medical devices in order to build a vibrant, sustainable, and locally driven sub-sector.
The move will reduce the country’s reliance on the importation of medicines, save much-coveted foreign currency, and create jobs for the majority of Tanzanians.
