South Africa’s local drug makers are pressing the National Department of Health to change course on upcoming procurement. The issue of local pharmaceutical manufacturing is at the heart of their concerns. Pharmaceuticals Made in South Africa (Pharmisa) says domestic producers must be included in the next major medicine tenders. It warns that continued exclusion will…
Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing for Future Sustainability
Original Article by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 23 February 2026
South Africa’s local drug makers are pressing the National Department of Health to change course on upcoming procurement. The issue of local pharmaceutical manufacturing is at the heart of their concerns. Pharmaceuticals Made in South Africa (Pharmisa) says domestic producers must be included in the next major medicine tenders. It warns that continued exclusion will […]