African Union Development Agency - Health Programmes

The AMRH Initiative has launched the Network of African Reliance Laboratories (NARL), a major step toward strengthening Africa’s regulatory systems. With endorsed Reliance, Full, and Associate Member Labs, the network will accelerate access to safe, quality-assured health products. This milestone supports the implementation of the African Medicines Agency and boosts local manufacturing. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dVbfHFUh #AMRH #AMA #HealthSecurity #AfricaHealth #AUDAnepad

This week in Kigali, Rwanda, Africa CDC and AUDA NEPAD, in collaboration with ECSA Health Community, conducted a training for local diagnostic manufacturers to build capacity in support of the continental regulatory process for diagnostics. This training brought together manufacturers, National Regulatory Authorities, experts from the MDA-TC and Diagnostic Advisory Committee Members.   Key topics covered included: ·  Continental framework, context and overview of the IVD dossier. ·  Performance Evaluation and Quality Systems. ·  Clinical Evidence and Product Verification. ·  Quality Management Systems and Post Market Surveillance. By equipping local manufacturers with these essential skills, we are contributing to a more coordinated, efficient, and sustainable ecosystem for diagnostics regulation in Africa. This is a critical step toward advancing health security, promoting local production, and ensuring timely access to reliable diagnostic tools across the continent. #AfricaCDC #Diagnostics #Regulation #LocalManufacturing #IVD #HealthSecurity #CapacityBuilding #PublicHealth #AfricanManufacturing

Building on the agreement signed on 23 December 2024, representatives from AUDA-NEPAD and PIC/S met in Hong Kong last week to begin outlining the next steps in their cooperation. (From left to right: Lionel Viornery, PIC/S Deputy Secretary; Washington Dengu, AMRH GMP Inspections Coordinator; Wayne Muller, Chair, AMRH GMP TC; Jacques Morénas, PIC/S Chairperson; Roel op Den Camp, Chair, PIC/S Sub-Committee on Strategic Development (SCSD); Alex Juma, AUDA NEPAD [AMRH] Program Officer—Medicinal Products Regulation; Jeffrey Hodgson, PIC/S Secretary)

As we bring the 7th SCOMRA Conference to a close, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all delegates, partners, regulators, and stakeholders who contributed to making this year’s convening a resounding success. Over the past days, we witnessed powerful dialogue, renewed commitment, and shared determination to strengthen Africa’s regulatory ecosystem — a collective effort that continues to shape the future of safe, quality, and effective medical products on the continent. We are proud of the milestones achieved and inspired by the collaborative spirit that defines SCOMRA. We are delighted to announce that the 8th SCOMRA Conference will take place in Dakar, Senegal in 2027. We look forward to continuing this important journey together as we advance regulatory harmonisation and support the operationalisation of AMA across Africa. Thank you once again to every participant for your energy, insights, and unwavering dedication. Until we meet again in Dakar. #SCOMRA2025 #AfricanMedicinesAgency #RegulatoryHarmonisation #HealthInAfrica #Partnerships

In his video message at #SCOMRA2025, Dr. John Munya shared a powerful reflection on the transformative role of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). He highlighted that AMA is set to create a “boundary-less continent” — one where Africa can strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing and improve access to life-saving medical products for its people. Dr. Munya emphasised that Africa must be able to meet its own health needs — and this can only be achieved through strong, coordinated regulation, making AMA’s mission more critical than ever. #SCOMRA2025 #AMRH #AfricanMedicinesAgency #HealthInAfrica #LocalManufacturing #RegulatoryHarmonisation

Continuing the conversation at #SCOMRA2025, Hiiti Sillo shares in a video message the uniqueness of the SCOMRA Conference as a platform that promotes the concept of regulatory reliance — a critical pathway for African national regulatory authorities to achieve Maturity Level 3 and strengthen regulatory systems across the continent. His reflections underscore the spirit of collaboration and shared learning that defines SCOMRA — advancing Africa’s collective progress toward a harmonised, efficient, and sustainable regulatory ecosystem. #SCOMRA2025 #AMRH #AfricanMedicinesAgency #RegulatoryHarmonisation #HealthInAfrica #Reliance

Honoured to contribute to the 7th Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa (SCOMRA 2025), where I presented about the importance of strengthening blood products regulation across Africa as a critical pillar in building resilient health systems, enhancing pandemic and epidemic preparedness, and supporting the clinical management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Inspired to reflect on the transformative journey of the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) programme under the African Union Development Agency - Health Programmes, and to witness its evolution into the African Medicines Agency, a continental body that will continue advancing regulatory excellence and harmonisation, including in the area of blood products. Africa’s progress in this space demonstrates the power of collaboration and shared vision in achieving sustainable access to safe, quality, and effective medical products for all. #SCOMRA2025 #AMRH #AfricanMedicinesAgency #HealthInAfrica #RegulatoryHarmonisation #BloodProducts #PublicHealth

Following the successful handover of the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) initiative to the African Medicines Agency (AMA) this afternoon, partners reaffirmed their commitment to supporting this new chapter in Africa’s regulatory journey. In a video message, Susan (Chia-San) Lin from PATH expressed excitement about this milestone, noting that “this is an exciting time for Africa, with AMA now operational and ready to serve the continent.” Her message reflects the collective optimism and shared vision among partners as Africa strengthens its regulatory ecosystem for safe, effective, and quality-assured medical products. #SCOMRA2025 #AMRH #AfricanMedicinesAgency #HealthInAfrica #RegulatoryHarmonisation #Partnerships

During today’s session, Director Symerre Grey-Johnson officially handed over the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) report , capturing 16 years of progress in strengthening regulatory systems across Africa — to H.E. Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, Director-General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). This symbolic handover marks the official transition of AMRH to AMA, a defining moment that reflects the vision, dedication, and collaboration of countless partners who have worked to ensure safe, effective, and quality-assured medicines for all Africans. #SCOMRA2025 #AMRH #UnlockingAfricasHealthPotential