Construction of ShieldVax Project Launched

Addis Ababa January 29/2024 (ENA) Health Minister, Lia Tadesse launched the construction ShieldVax Enterprise project that manufactures vaccination in Ethiopia at the Kilinto Industrial Park today.

During the launching ceremony, Minister Lia said that this is the tangible manifestation of the government of Ethiopia to ensure health for all.

The project is anticipated to bring significant improvement in the supply of vaccines not only in Ethiopia but across the region. 

According to Lia, ShieldVax enterprise is not confined only to local market but also with a great potential to reach the global market.

Lia said that ShieldVax Enterprise Project was established by the Council of Ministers in July 2023 with a view to building a strong health system in Ethiopia. 

ShieldVax, which is one Ethiopia's public enterprises, will be pivotal in vaccine production in the region and the continent at large. 

Developing local vaccine manufacturing capacity is one of Government of Ethiopia’s priorities and the Ministry of Health is working with various stakeholders to achieve this goal, it was learned. 

Kilinto Industrial Park is one of the 13 parks operating in Ethiopia  that  specializes in Pharmaceuticals.