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. Lesotho has embraced and domesticated the AU Model Law and is already utilizing an adapted version.
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Lesotho is among 12 African countries that adopted and implemented the AU Model Law on Medical Products Regulation. The law was endorsed by African Leaders in January 2016 to improve access to quality and safe drugs and as well fight the circulation of fake medical products on the continent
