Morena Makhoana, Biovac and Alexandre Merieux, Biomérieux on the Main Stage Inspire.

Watch the presentation by Alexandre Merieux, Executive President of Biomérieux and Morena Makhoana, CEO of Biovac on the Main Stage Inspire at Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect, an event co-organised by Bpifrance. Alexandre Merieux and Morena Makhoana discuss the critical role of diagnostics and vaccine manufacturing in strengthening Africa's healthcare systems against infectious diseases. By building local infrastructure and fostering innovation, these companies aim to shift the narrative from dependency to self-sufficiency. Ultimately, they emphasize a "One Health" approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health to better prepare for future pandemics and global health challenges. This summary was generated by AI. #AfricaForwardIC Follow us on : LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/bpifrance-international/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bpifrance/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/bpifrance X : https://x.com/bpifrance Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@bpifrance Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/bpifrance-officiel.bsky.social Find out more about Africa Forward I Inspire & Connect, an event co-organised by Bpifrance, Business France and Proparco, under the High Patronage of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and the President of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto, bringing together decision-makers and entrepreneurs to discuss concrete solutions for Africa: from the energy transition to AI, via green industrialisation, sustainable agriculture and healthcare : https://www.af-inspire-connect.com/ You can also attend other conferences dedicated to co-industrialisation, co-investment and innovation at our event : https://big.bpifrance.fr/ To register : https://big.bpifrance.fr/fr/registration/formulaire-d-inscription