A critical AU Model Law aimed at harmonizing medical products regulatory systems in Africa was endorsed by African Heads of State and Government at the January 2016 AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AU Model Law will contribute towards accelerate the regulation of safe, quality and affordable medical products and technologies in Angola.

Central Africa has embarked on a collaborative framework that will stipulate the activities, roles and responsibilities for implementing an MRH programme in the region. Angola being a member of both SADC and ECCAS, is participating in a rapid assessment exercise in 2016 that shall determine the status of regulatory systems. The outcome will act as a guide in defining the needed country support and setting up the MRH programme for the region.