An African-developed vaccine will ensure safety and efficacy among the population, who seem to be experiencing comparatively less morbidity and mortality to Covid-19 than the others.
A locally developed vaccine will instill confidence in Africans on its authenticity and quality, increasing uptake.
An effective vaccine against Covid-19 is among the best strategies to a return to normalcy.
Research into a vaccine for the coronavirus commenced immediately the first case was reported in Wuhan, China, late last year. Nearly two dozen are in clinical trials and 140 others in early stages of development. But South Africa is the only African country conducting clinical trials.
