# Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa must increase efforts to produce affordable medicine locally to reduce reliance on foreign countries, after US funding cuts. During the National Assembly oral reply session, he said the government is exploring partnerships with countries like China and others in Europe and Asia to access cheaper drugs. Mashatile said Africa must become more self-reliant to improve access to healthcare:
Mashatile says SA must produce affordable medicine to reduce global dependency amid US cuts [SOUND]
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