ISLAMABAD: Leading vaccine manufacturers and research institutions gathered in the capital this week for an important three‑day meeting aimed to boost vaccine production and health security across member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Hosted at the OIC‑COMSTECH Secretariat, the event brought together senior representatives from vaccine manufacturers, regulatory bodies and international partners, including the World Health Organization and Gavi.
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal highlighted the need for greater self‑reliance in vaccine manufacturing ,highlighting the difficulties that countries encounter in maintaining vaccine supplies during global disruptions. He also proposed the creation of an “OIC Vaccine Alliance” to Promote deeper cooperation among member states.
Participants discussed strategies to strengthen production capacity, improve quality and ensure affordable access to vaccines for nearly 1.9 billion people all over the Islamic world. The meeting is expected to conclude with actionable recommendations to further enhance regional collaboration on vaccine research and manufacturing.
