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Zim ready to manufacture ARVs
30 Oct 2013 at 11:16hrs | Views
The Iranian Centre for Innovation and Technology Co-operation (CITC) has agreed to go into partnership with the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) in setting up facilities for the manufacturing of the immuno-modulator drug (IMOD) for people living with HIV and AIDS.
Speaking during the tour of HIT, CITC head, Professor Hamid Amirinia said his institution is ready to mobilise the necessary resources for the implementation of the project.
"We are ready to bringing the necessary technology to produce IMOD here in Zimbabwe and this is one of the most important technological partnerships," he said.
The two institutions also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) meant to strengthen ties and foster joint research initiatives in the areas of bio-metrics.
HIT Vice Chancellor, Engineer Quinton Kanhukamwe said the country is set to benefit from the partnership with the Iranian institution in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs and technology transfer.
The IMOD, which was developed in Iran helps boost the immune system for people living with HIV and AIDS.
Meanwhile, the CITC delegation also toured the Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (IDCZ), where the institution pledged to resuscitate and expand current joint venture projects with the Zimbabwean government and establish new partnerships for industrial development.
Professor Amirinia said his organisation is ready to transfer knowledge and technology to Zimbabwe, adding that the transfer will be based on the country's strategies for revival and expansion of current and future partnerships.
IDCZ General Manager, Mike Ndudzo said the country has the capacity to cater for the local and regional needs due to its human capital but said capital constraints and technological challenges are bedevilling the industrial sector.
Iran's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mohamad Aminejad, who was accompanying the delegation emphasised the need for the strengthening of existing relations for them to translate into development.
Other areas of co-operation discussed at the meeting included nano technology, natural gas exploitation, medical equipment and car manufacturing, among others.
The Iranian delegation is expected to meet with officials from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, and those from the Ministry of Health and Child Care before departure.
Speaking during the tour of HIT, CITC head, Professor Hamid Amirinia said his institution is ready to mobilise the necessary resources for the implementation of the project.
"We are ready to bringing the necessary technology to produce IMOD here in Zimbabwe and this is one of the most important technological partnerships," he said.
The two institutions also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) meant to strengthen ties and foster joint research initiatives in the areas of bio-metrics.
HIT Vice Chancellor, Engineer Quinton Kanhukamwe said the country is set to benefit from the partnership with the Iranian institution in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs and technology transfer.
The IMOD, which was developed in Iran helps boost the immune system for people living with HIV and AIDS.
Professor Amirinia said his organisation is ready to transfer knowledge and technology to Zimbabwe, adding that the transfer will be based on the country's strategies for revival and expansion of current and future partnerships.
IDCZ General Manager, Mike Ndudzo said the country has the capacity to cater for the local and regional needs due to its human capital but said capital constraints and technological challenges are bedevilling the industrial sector.
Iran's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mohamad Aminejad, who was accompanying the delegation emphasised the need for the strengthening of existing relations for them to translate into development.
Other areas of co-operation discussed at the meeting included nano technology, natural gas exploitation, medical equipment and car manufacturing, among others.
The Iranian delegation is expected to meet with officials from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, and those from the Ministry of Health and Child Care before departure.
Source - zbc
