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Museveni Backs HUVET Bio-Science Park for Vaccine Sovereignty
Kampala, Uganda, July 20, 2026 - President Museveni backed the proposed HUVET Bio-Science Park as a vehicle for local vaccine production, veterinary biotechnology and reduced dependence on imported biological products.
Kampala, Uganda, July 20, 2026 - President Museveni backed the proposed HUVET Bio-Science Park as a vehicle for local vaccine production, veterinary biotechnology and reduced dependence on imported biological products.
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has separately explored partnerships, including contacts in Egypt, to boost veterinary vaccine capacity.
Officials link domestic manufacturing to livestock disease control and export readiness.
This detail was included in the mid-to-late July UGANDA briefing.
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