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ArticleHealth science reports2025

Youth Should Be Part of African Pharma Industry-A Perspective.

Samuel Inshutiyimana

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Article in Health science reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Samuel InshutiyimanaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, United States International University-Africa Nairobi Kenya.ORCID 0000-0001-9086-1135

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aim: Africa imports over 70% of its medicines and 90% of its vaccines. This situation makes the citizens vulnerable to medicine shortages and increased risk of substandard and counterfeit drugs. This article provides insights into the significance of African youth in tackling key challenges affecting local pharma industry. Methods: A literature review was conducted throughout September 2024 by retrieving articles from Google Scholar. Articles relevant to the aim of the study were snowballed, reviewed, analyzed, and considered during the preparation of this article. Results: African youth possess fresh energy, minds, and innovative skills, which are indispensable for the development of local pharmaceutical sector. They are capable of utilizing artificial intelligence, which can advance critical processes in the African pharma industry including research and development (R&D) as well as quality assurance. Nevertheless, inadequate access to education, training, and mentorship opportunities hinder their involvement. Conclusion: Established partnerships among local and international pharma industries, African universities, and other relevant stakeholders are essential to meaningful involvement of youth in the local pharma sector.

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Africaartificial intelligencecapacity buildinglocal pharmaceutical manufacturingyouth

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PMID40260045
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