[Problems in production, control and utilization of veterinary vaccines in the developing countries]

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Vaccinology
• Public Health

Context:

• Developing countries prioritize national self-sufficiency in veterinary vaccine production due to political factors.
• Significant challenges exist in logistic distribution, including personnel shortages, funding issues, inadequate infrastructure, and limited cold chain facilities.
• Production hurdles involve difficulties in sourcing supplies, unreliable utilities (water, electricity), and challenges in obtaining animals for quality control.

Purpose:

• To outline the challenges faced by developing nations in achieving self-sufficiency in veterinary vaccine production.
• To identify pragmatic solutions and strategies implemented to overcome these obstacles.
• To assess the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of domestic veterinary vaccine manufacturing.

Summary:

• Developing countries face multifaceted challenges in veterinary vaccine logistics and production, including infrastructure, personnel, and supply chain issues.
• Pragmatic solutions include site segregation, foreign technical assistance, simplified techniques, bulk manufacturing, thermostabilization research, combined vaccines, and adherence to international standards (WHO/FAO/OIE).
• Despite obstacles, these strategies result in significantly lower production costs compared to foreign private industry.

Impact:

• Enables cost-effective domestic production of essential veterinary vaccines, improving animal health and food security in developing nations.
• Promotes the adoption of sustainable and reliable vaccine manufacturing practices tailored to resource-limited settings.
• Facilitates knowledge transfer and capacity building in veterinary vaccinology within developing countries.