Access to Medicine Foundation Spotlights How Generic Manufacturers are Responding to Africa’s Changing Healthcare Needs

THISDAYLIVE | 10-09-2026 08:32am |

The Access to Medicine Foundation has released a report highlighting how generic medicine manufacturers are addressing Africa's changing healthcare needs. The report focuses on the rising demand for treatments for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. It warns that only one in two people living with type 1 diabetes in Africa has reliable access to insulin. The findings were presented during a virtual press briefing, underscoring the challenges facing health systems in ensuring essential medicines reach patients.

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