Tabling South Africas Department of Science and Innovations (DSI) R10.562 billion Budget Vote 2024/25 yesterday, Minister Blade Nzimande and Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina lauded the significant achievements of the 6th administration and the strong foundation laid for the work of the 7th Administration.
Technology significant in advancing health
The Minister emphasized the pivotal role of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in advancing inclusive health and bolstering South Africas capability as a state through vaccine manufacturing.
Announcing the adoption of a new Vaccine Manufacturing Strategy (VIMS) to promote the domestic design, development, and production of vaccines, Minister Nzimande says that the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) would be targeting vaccine development to address Rift Valley fever, human papillomavirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and Hepatitis B.
WHO partnership, mRNA vaccines developed locally
