Regulatory systems in Africa – Lessons from the COVID-19 experience and strategies to build back better after the pandemic

Under the theme “Regulatory systems in Africa: lessons from COVID-19 and strategies to build back better after the pandemic”, the seventh African Medicines Regulators Conference (AMRC VII) will be held from the 24th to the 26th of November 2021. The AMRC VII will be dedicated to regulators across the content. AMRC VII will bring together these key stakeholders from the continent and across the globe to reflect on progress, define priorities and set the agenda going forward. Like the SCoMRA, it will also provide a platform for stakeholders to share experiences about how they managed various challenges and to draw lessons that will assist in the management of future emergencies and facilitate progress in the continent’s ability to regulate medical products.

1. To review progress made in implementation of the Sixth AMRC and AMRH Technical Committees.

2. To review progress on the establishment and operationalization of the African Medicines Agency (AMA).

3. To discuss resources and intangible assets of AMRH which should continue to exist, or put on hold/discontinued with the operationalization of AMA.

4. To share experience and best practices in regulatory preparedness during public health emergencies.

5. To share experiences and best practices on regulatory support to local manufacturing.

6. To recommend to AU policies bodies & WHO technical, policy and strategic guidance and to set priorities on all medical products, regulatory systems strengthening, and harmonization initiatives at continental level.

Registration for the AMRC VII Conference is by invitation only to:

1. NRAs (55)
2. AMRH Technical Committees (ATCs)
3. National Ethics Committees (55)
4. RECs / Regional Health Organizations (8)
5. Partners (12)
6. AUC and AUDA-NEPAD (12)
7. WHO collaborating centers (5)
8. Pharmacovigilance centers (5)
9. Regional Centers of Regulatory Excellence (RCOREs) (11)

To Register for the Conference, Click Here

or visit https://hopin.com/events/scomra-v-amrc-vii-conference