Twelfth EDCTP Forum

15–20 Jun 2025 | Kigali, Rwanda

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Monday, 16 June 2025 | 14:00 - 15:30

1.2 Scientific symposia: The Role of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer in Vaccine Access: Challenges and Opportunities for Africa

Location:AuditoriumTrack:Scientific symposia

Chairs: Nicaise Ndembi and Sushant Sahastrabuddhe

Presentations:

Opening remarks

  • Nicaise Ndembi, IARO Deputy Director General, IVI, Rwanda

  • Sabin Nsanzimana, Honourable Minister of Health, Rwanda

  • Martin Seychell, Deputy Director-General for International Partnerships, European Commission

Technology transfer models for sustainable vaccine production in Africa
Petro Terblanche, Afrigen Biologics, South Africa

Policy innovations to support local vaccine manufacturing
Padmashree Gehl Sampath, African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF), Rwanda

Intellectual Property and Vaccine Access: Global Challenges and Local Implications
Tiwadayo Braimoh, Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), Switzerland

**How science can influence health policy
**Benjamin Johnson. Nature Health, United Kingdom

Collaborative Strategies to Overcome IP Barriers and Strengthen Africa’s Vaccine Ecosystem
Moderator:

Speakers: Sushant Sahastrabuddhe

  • Petro Terblanche, Afrigen Biologics, South Africa

  • Padmashree Gehl Sampath, APTF, Rwanda

  • Tiwadayo Braimoh, MPP, Switzerland

  • Teresa Soop, Embassy of Sweden, Rwanda