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Kenya And Univercells Partner To Boost Healthcare With Biotechnology Center

Kenya And Univercells Partner To Boost Healthcare With Biotechnology Center

Belgium, March 29, 2023

Kenya's plan for universal healthcare took a significant step forward with the announcement of a partnership with Univercells to establish a biotechnology center in Nairobi. President William Ruto himself revealed the ambitious plan during his visit to Univercells Group's biotech center in Belgium, in the company of the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr Nakhumicha S. Wafula.
The new biotechnology center will focus on the manufacturing of vaccines and drugs, with a goal of providing accessible and affordable healthcare for all Kenyans. Additionally, the partnership will include skills transfer to enhance the country's human capital in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring that the project has a lasting impact.
This collaboration between Kenya and Univercells marks a crucial milestone in the country's journey towards universal healthcare. By leveraging the latest biotechnology solutions and working with industry leaders like Univercells, Kenya is poised to achieve its goal of providing quality healthcare services to all its citizens.