Essential Medication Factory In Meyo: Pace Covered

T he construction of a factory for manufacturing essential drugs and medical devices in Meyo, Yaounde VI Subdi­ vision, Mfoundi Division of the Centre Region is ongoing. It is a project estimated at FCFA 580 billion to be constructed in three phases, and piloted by a Chinese company, YICHENG Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. The socio-economic impact of the project is significant as it will help reduce the import bill for medicines, estimated at several tens of billions of CFA francs each year, while boosting job creation and technology transfer. Indeed, statistics indicate that about 90 per cent of essential medication consumed in Cameroon are imported, and the construction of the factory will thus help limit this dependence and improve access to healthcare by families. It is also estimated that the project will create over 1,000 direct jobs (pharmacists, engineers, technicians, administrative staff, etc.) and 3,...