A few months ago, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), authorised local biotechnology company, CapeBio to locally manufacture rapid Covid-19 PCR test kit. The development has been described as the most important achievement for South Africa, as this kit will contribute towards reducing reliance on imports, while making it easier for the country and the rest of the continent to have speedy access to test kits. To tell us more on this crucial development and how it will help in dealing with the pandemic, we are joined in our make-shift studio by…

 

Guest(OB point): Mr Daniel Ndima - CEO of CapeBio