The Innovation In Regulatory Sciences Capacity Development In Africa Meeting

There is a critical skills gap on the African continent in the regulatory sciences, and an acknowledged need to develop a long-term strategy for training and professional development of African regulatory personnel. A virtual meeting of 40 senior level participants from regional African agencies, African regulatory authorities, international regulatory authorities, the WHO, AUDA-NEPAD and academia from across Africa, Europe, the UK and the USA came together to discuss this topic. The meeting was convened by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), CP+ Associates GmbH and Fundisa African Academy of Medicines Development in collaboration with several experienced African regulators.

2020 Jun