ReviewBioMed research international2026
Strengthening Biomedical Research and Healthcare in Africa Through Localized Reagent Production.
Review in BioMed research international, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Strengthening Biomedical Research and Healthcare in Africa Through Localized Reagent Production.BioMed research international · 2026Review
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Abstract
Africa is home to 15% of the global population and bears nearly a quarter of the world's disease burden. However, it faces significant challenges in biomedical research and healthcare due to limited access to essential reagents. This review examines the critical need for localized reagent production to strengthen biomedical research and healthcare across the continent. The reagent market in Africa is characterized by varying levels of development, and the current production capacity falls short of meeting the biomedical research and healthcare demands. The reliance on imported reagents results in high costs, lengthy procurement processes, and vulnerability to supply chain disruptions. Establishing reagent production facilities across the continent can enhance self-sufficiency, reduce costs, and improve biomedical research tailored to the unique health challenges faced by African populations. Such efforts can be supported by strategic public-private partnerships and international collaborations, leveraging the successes of the existing pharmaceutical investments across the continent and local capacity-building initiatives. Regional collaboration, market development, technical training, infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and sustainable funding are essential to ensure long-term success. Developing skilled human capital and creating a unified market through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area can attract investment and ensure economic sustainability of local reagent production. Together, these measures can significantly improve biomedical research output and healthcare response capabilities, preparing the continent for future health emergencies.
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