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The African Union's African Medicines Agency (AMA), established in 2022, aims to harmonize regulatory standards, accelerate approval of quality medicines and vaccines, and strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing to improve health security and access across the continent.

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Answer: True

AMA addresses fragmented regulatory systems that delay access to safe, effective health products. By promoting reliance, joint assessments, and capacity building, it reduces duplication, attracts investment in local production, and enhances preparedness for health emergencies, advancing universal health coverage in Africa.

Topic African Union
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC