The COVID-19 pandemic and associated supply chain interruptions and delays in accessing live-saving products spurred a number of ongoing initiatives to advance regional manufacturing on the continent. These initiatives range from scaling up and expanding existing operations or manufacturing hubs to exploring greenfield growth in newer areas and products. As these efforts progress, ensuring the right ingredients and enabling factors for sustainable growth are put in place will be essential to the overall success of these efforts. This session will convene African government officials and industry leaders to highlight the steps needed to expand health manufacturing in Africa including strategies such as increased private sector engagement, sustainable financing with government support, streamlined regulatory environment, establishing regional manufacturing hubs and coordinating demand for products.