Cipla has been awarded a public sector vaccine tender, reaffirming the company’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s immunisation program through the equitable supply of high‑quality, affordable vaccines.
Cipla submitted bids across several critical paediatric and childhood immunisation categories, including Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV‑10), Rotavirus vaccine, Hepatitis B (Paediatric formulation). These vaccines play a vital role in preventing life‑threatening childhood illnesses and reducing the burden on healthcare systems.
CEO of Cipla Africa, Paul Miller, said:
“This tender award marks an important milestone for Cipla as we continue to expand our vaccine footprint in support of national immunisation priorities. We can meaningfully contribute to comprehensive immunisation programmes and long‑term disease prevention efforts.
“Our participation across multiple vaccine categories demonstrates our commitment to addressing critical public health needs and strengthening health outcomes for children and communities.”
Cipla’s vaccine portfolio is underpinned by stringent quality standards and a focus on ensuring continuity of supply reliability. Cipla has a long history of partnering with the Department of Health to support equitable access to quality healthcare, including the supply of antiretrovirals and various vaccines.
Cipla South Africa focus will be ensuring reliability of supply, consistency, and responsible partnership with the public health sector, particularly in communities where access to healthcare remains uneven. CEO of Cipla Africa, Paul Miller, said: “This tender reaffirms our ongoing partnership with the state, as part of Cipla’s mission of ensuring access to quality, affordable healthcare.”
As part of our ethos of “Caring for Life“, we strongly believe in the importance of robust routine immunisation programmes that save lives, reduces inequality and delivery lasting benefits for society as a whole. In public health, progress often comes down to getting the basics right – ensuring vaccines are available, delivered on time, and reach every child who needs them.”
Participation in the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) aligns with Cipla’s broader mandate to support preventative healthcare and long‑term public health sustainability, said Miller.
Cipla South Africa continues to work closely with healthcare partners and has invested in initiatives to strengthen vaccines knowledge and reduce vaccine hesitancy.