Government and the pharmaceutical sector commit to closer cooperation on industry challenges [SOUND]

# The Department of Health says government is committed to working closely with the pharmaceutical industry to strengthen the sector and support local production. Senior government officials and leaders from across South Africa’s pharmaceutical sector met earlier this week to discuss urgent industry challenges. The department’s spokesperson, Foster Mohale, says the meeting provided an opportunity for a frank and constructive exchange on the pressures facing the sector, including heightened global geopolitical uncertainty and global supply-chain disruptions: