Tanzania: What It Takes to Operate a Drug Factory in Tanzania - Madabida

interview

Mr Madabida, your firm, TPI, has recently come up with grand plans to revive its business after years of ups and downs. What has motivated you?

Answer: For many years, we have gone through a lot. We had ups and downs, yes. [But last year]October30, 2017, we were rescued by the statement made by President John Magufuli. He instructed that the closed TPI plants should start producing drugs in two weeks' time. Motivated by the President's statement, we called a board meeting in Arusha to decide and on November 10, 2017 we started manufacturing.

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