#SCOMRA2019 Press Conference Regulatory harmonization in Africa can be achieved through strengthening collaborations between regulatory agencies, national, regional and international partners. NEPAD_AMRH AUDA-NEPAD World Health Organization (WHO) WHO African Region @MoHCC

We couldn't agree more! Complex regulatory processes across #Africa often delay medical products from reaching those that need them most. #SCOMRA2019 SAHTACtweets CHReaD NEPAD_AMRH WHO African Region

Complex regulatory processes across #Africa often delay medical products from reaching those that need them most. That’s why PATH is advocating for regulatory harmonisation at #SCoMRA2019. NEPAD_AMRH CHReaD SAHTACtweets

Gugu Mahlangu, MCAZ Director General and Former Chair of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Task Team - A Theoretical Framework for Operating Models for African Medicines Agency and Regional Institutions

Gugu Mahlangu - Key considerations for Regional & Continental Collaboration. 1. All concepts & levels of cooperation or integration (regional or continental level) involve an international treaty but also require a high degree of political good will. #SCOMRA2019 NEPAD_AMRH

2. Integration succeeds if it is strictly based on the law & if the respect for & reliable implementation of the law is secured by strong institutions & efficient mechanisms of law enforcement & legal protection. #SCOMRA2019 AUDA-NEPAD NEPAD_AMRH

3. Any chosen model should generate advantages for all participants & interested parties. What advantages are there for member states, manufacturers, patients, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), African Union, partners (financial and technical) etc. #SCOMRA2019 NEPAD_AMRH

Day 2 of #SCoMRA2019 : a full house for the Plenary Session III focusing on African Medicines Agency (AMA) and sustainable financial models. Session objectives is to share AMA progress with co-chairs @mcaz DG Gugu Mahlangu & Murray Lumpkin from Gates Foundation. Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe

Parallel Session IV underway focusing on alignment of regulatory networks and forums, and the role of partnerships. With speakers from @igadsecretariat World Health Organization (WHO) UNFPA EU Medicines Agency IAVI FHI 360 and others providing insight on lessons learned within regulatory reforms #SCoMRA2019

4th Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa Champion Dr Agnes Mahomva Secretary for Health & Child Care Ministry of HealthZW, endorsing the major scientific conference in partnership with Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe IFPMA Gates Foundation World Health Organization (WHO) World Bank #SCOMRA209

Parallel session III in full swing focusing on harmonization of regulation & medical products - Innovative approaches to measuring regulatory outcomes & reliance, with speakers from CIRS, EAC, @igadsecretariat, IFPMA and others sharing innovative tech in regulation #scomra2019

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Great work by the NEPAD_AMRH team and key partners in successfully hosting #SCoMRA2019 in Victoria Falls which was attended by over 300 delegates from Africa and globally. Improving access to quality, safe and affordable medicines to Africans remains a top priority.

The 4th Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa (SCoMRA IV) recently held in Zimbabwe, brought together 300 delegates from 41 countries,NEPAD_AMRH is creating bridges in Africa & abroad aimed at improving access to quality,safe & affordable medicines.

Improving access to quality and affordable medicines for African citizens and providing an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector development in Africa remains a top priority for AUDA-NEPAD.

The 4th Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa stimulated discussion on progress made over the last decade of regulatory harmonization, identified regulatory challenges facing Africa & proposed a way forward for the next decade. #theafricawewant