On 7 April 2026, at the Dakar Industrial Investment Forum organized by Manufacturing Africa, VaxSen CEO Assietou Sylla Diouf shared her vision and the lessons learned from the VaxSen journey.
The Key Drivers Behind VaxSen’s Success
Four fundamental levers enabled VaxSen’s remarkable speed of execution: strong political commitment aligned with national priorities; convergence with the regional vaccine sovereignty agenda (60% of vaccines produced in Africa by 2040); robust international support; and IPD’s established expertise in vaccine manufacturing.
The Pillars of a Lasting Industrial Champion
Sustainability depends on investing in talent, maintaining a clear strategic vision, and securing institutional support beyond the Ministry of Health. On competitiveness: optimize processes, leverage the AVMA initiative, and design economies of scale into the model from the outset.
The Industrialization of Healthcare in Africa: Underway Now
The political, scientific, and economic conditions are now aligned to make Africa a sovereign actor in pharmaceutical production. For VaxSen and IPD, the industrialization of healthcare in Africa is already underway.
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