Sustainable Development of Vaccine Manufacturing in the Global South

In this session, we will address challenges and potential solutions associated with establishing robust and resilient vaccine manufacturing and supply chains in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While these regions face significant constraints in manufacturing capabilities and supply chain logistics, they also present unique potential for scaling up global vaccine manufacturing capacity and, therefore, achieving global health security, equitable access, and rapid response in outbreak situations. During the session, we will present on technical, infrastructural, and financial barriers that hinder vaccine manufacturing in LMICs, including limited technical know-how, lack of skilled workforce, and insufficient funding. We will also examine supply chain pain points for input materials and distribution of finished goods in these regions. Some of the successful case studies and innovative approaches being employed will also be presented, which addresses some of the challenges mentioned above. We look forward to active participation from biologics manufacturers, vendors, policymakers, and multilateral organisations.