Jamnagar centre plans evidence and learning work

WHO and South African partners visited Cape Town facilities developing vaccine manufacturing capacity.

Local researchers and manufacturers worked on mRNA technology and transfer to other countries.

The hub aimed to reduce unequal access to vaccine technology exposed during COVID-19.

The visit marked development work, not completion or distribution of a new licensed vaccine.

Publication date: WHO announced an agreement to establish its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar.

Publication date: WHO linked future centre work to equity and sustainable use of knowledge and natural resources.

The March announcement described an upcoming centre; its onsite launch was scheduled separately for April.

After reviewing studies, the advisory group said a single dose could offer strong protection.

A simpler HPV schedule could help programmes reach more girls where supplies and visits are limited.

The announcement followed a 4–7 April scientific advisory meeting.